H. Pauline Ring

Helen Pauline Ring, 82, of 1720 Robin Ct., Galesburg, died at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Seminary Manor. Pauline was born on May 9, 1925 in Avon, the daughter of Arthur Truman and Viva Fern Wheeler Thurman. She married Merrill W. Ring on May 6, 1944 in Knoxville. He died on November 18, 2005. Surviving Pauline are 3 sons, Rick (Pamela) of Indianapolis, IN, John (Theresa) of Galesburg, and Doug of California; 3 brothers, Truman (Betty) of Joliet, Gene of Bentley, and Bud (Carol) of Warsaw; a sister, Arlene Loeffler of Minneapolis, MN; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a brother, John Thurman. She was a longtime member and volunteer at O.A.K.S. and Faith United Methodist Church. Pauline was a homemaker. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 22 at Faith United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jean Himbrough, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at church. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospices of America. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.watsonfh.net.