COAL CITY - Eleanor Berta Fulton, 91, Coal City, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening March 1, 2013.
Born March 1, 1922, in Coal City, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Clara Pierard-Berta. She attended the Coal City South Side School and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1940.
On June 17, 1949. Eleanor married Samuel J. Fulton at the Presbyterian Church in Coal City and he preceded her on Dec. 19, 1995.
Eleanor worked at the Atlas Wallpaper Mill for 17 years, prior to gaining employment with DeMert Inc., from where she retired after 14 years. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City, where she served as trustee and was active with the New Hope Women's Association and choir. Eleanor was also a member of the Community Choir and delivered for Meals-on-Wheels for many years.
She took great pleasure in her pinochle card club and traveling to Door County with her sister Mary, brother-in-law George and dear friend Marian Born. Eleanor also greatly enjoyed painting, drawing, ceramics, and spending time, as well as participating in activities, with her many friends and family.
Survivors include her two sons, Robert T. (Chris) Fulton of Galesburg, and Thomas J. Fulton of Coal City; two grandchildren, Anita Fulton of Chicago and Brian (Katie) Fulton of Monticello; two great-grandchildren, Alaric Fulton and Amara Fulton; and her sister Mary (George) Enrietta of Coal City.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Berta in 1949 and Thomas Berta in 1983; husband Sam in 1995; one brother, Thomas Berta, in 1988; and one grandson Mark Fulton in 1972.
Visitation and Video Tribute will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield St. (at First Street) in Coal City on Monday March 4, 2013, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. Funeral will follow Tuesday, March 5, in the church at 10 a.m. The Rev. Nate Manzo will officiate and burial will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Eleanor will be laid to rest with her husband Sam.
Pallbearers will be: Brian Fulton, Doug Baker, Greg Born, David McLuckie, Jim Muntefering and Gary Washburn.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Eleanor's memory to New Hope Presbyterian Church; Alzheimer's Research or to The American Diabetes Association.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to the family by logging onto www.ReevesFuneral.com.
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes Ltd. in Coal City.
Published in The Register-Mail on March 3, 2013
Born March 1, 1922, in Coal City, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Clara Pierard-Berta. She attended the Coal City South Side School and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1940.
On June 17, 1949. Eleanor married Samuel J. Fulton at the Presbyterian Church in Coal City and he preceded her on Dec. 19, 1995.
Eleanor worked at the Atlas Wallpaper Mill for 17 years, prior to gaining employment with DeMert Inc., from where she retired after 14 years. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City, where she served as trustee and was active with the New Hope Women's Association and choir. Eleanor was also a member of the Community Choir and delivered for Meals-on-Wheels for many years.
She took great pleasure in her pinochle card club and traveling to Door County with her sister Mary, brother-in-law George and dear friend Marian Born. Eleanor also greatly enjoyed painting, drawing, ceramics, and spending time, as well as participating in activities, with her many friends and family.
Survivors include her two sons, Robert T. (Chris) Fulton of Galesburg, and Thomas J. Fulton of Coal City; two grandchildren, Anita Fulton of Chicago and Brian (Katie) Fulton of Monticello; two great-grandchildren, Alaric Fulton and Amara Fulton; and her sister Mary (George) Enrietta of Coal City.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Berta in 1949 and Thomas Berta in 1983; husband Sam in 1995; one brother, Thomas Berta, in 1988; and one grandson Mark Fulton in 1972.
Visitation and Video Tribute will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield St. (at First Street) in Coal City on Monday March 4, 2013, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. Funeral will follow Tuesday, March 5, in the church at 10 a.m. The Rev. Nate Manzo will officiate and burial will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Eleanor will be laid to rest with her husband Sam.
Pallbearers will be: Brian Fulton, Doug Baker, Greg Born, David McLuckie, Jim Muntefering and Gary Washburn.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Eleanor's memory to New Hope Presbyterian Church; Alzheimer's Research or to The American Diabetes Association.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to the family by logging onto www.ReevesFuneral.com.
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes Ltd. in Coal City.
Published in The Register-Mail on March 3, 2013
COAL CITY - Eleanor Berta Fulton, 91, Coal City, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening March 1, 2013.
Born March 1, 1922, in Coal City, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Clara Pierard-Berta. She attended the Coal City South Side School and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1940.
On June 17, 1949. Eleanor married Samuel J. Fulton at the Presbyterian Church in Coal City and he preceded her on Dec. 19, 1995.
Eleanor worked at the Atlas Wallpaper Mill for 17 years, prior to gaining employment with DeMert Inc., from where she retired after 14 years. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City, where she served as trustee and was active with the New Hope Women's Association and choir. Eleanor was also a member of the Community Choir and delivered for Meals-on-Wheels for many years.
She took great pleasure in her pinochle card club and traveling to Door County with her sister Mary, brother-in-law George and dear friend Marian Born. Eleanor also greatly enjoyed painting, drawing, ceramics, and spending time, as well as participating in activities, with her many friends and family.
Survivors include her two sons, Robert T. (Chris) Fulton of Galesburg, and Thomas J. Fulton of Coal City; two grandchildren, Anita Fulton of Chicago and Brian (Katie) Fulton of Monticello; two great-grandchildren, Alaric Fulton and Amara Fulton; and her sister Mary (George) Enrietta of Coal City.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Berta in 1949 and Thomas Berta in 1983; husband Sam in 1995; one brother, Thomas Berta, in 1988; and one grandson Mark Fulton in 1972.
Visitation and Video Tribute will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield St. (at First Street) in Coal City on Monday March 4, 2013, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. Funeral will follow Tuesday, March 5, in the church at 10 a.m. The Rev. Nate Manzo will officiate and burial will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Eleanor will be laid to rest with her husband Sam.
Pallbearers will be: Brian Fulton, Doug Baker, Greg Born, David McLuckie, Jim Muntefering and Gary Washburn.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Eleanor's memory to New Hope Presbyterian Church; Alzheimer's Research or to The American Diabetes Association.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to the family by logging onto www.ReevesFuneral.com.
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes Ltd. in Coal City.
Published in The Register-Mail on March 3, 2013
Born March 1, 1922, in Coal City, Eleanor was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Clara Pierard-Berta. She attended the Coal City South Side School and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1940.
On June 17, 1949. Eleanor married Samuel J. Fulton at the Presbyterian Church in Coal City and he preceded her on Dec. 19, 1995.
Eleanor worked at the Atlas Wallpaper Mill for 17 years, prior to gaining employment with DeMert Inc., from where she retired after 14 years. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City, where she served as trustee and was active with the New Hope Women's Association and choir. Eleanor was also a member of the Community Choir and delivered for Meals-on-Wheels for many years.
She took great pleasure in her pinochle card club and traveling to Door County with her sister Mary, brother-in-law George and dear friend Marian Born. Eleanor also greatly enjoyed painting, drawing, ceramics, and spending time, as well as participating in activities, with her many friends and family.
Survivors include her two sons, Robert T. (Chris) Fulton of Galesburg, and Thomas J. Fulton of Coal City; two grandchildren, Anita Fulton of Chicago and Brian (Katie) Fulton of Monticello; two great-grandchildren, Alaric Fulton and Amara Fulton; and her sister Mary (George) Enrietta of Coal City.
Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Berta in 1949 and Thomas Berta in 1983; husband Sam in 1995; one brother, Thomas Berta, in 1988; and one grandson Mark Fulton in 1972.
Visitation and Video Tribute will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield St. (at First Street) in Coal City on Monday March 4, 2013, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. Funeral will follow Tuesday, March 5, in the church at 10 a.m. The Rev. Nate Manzo will officiate and burial will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, where Eleanor will be laid to rest with her husband Sam.
Pallbearers will be: Brian Fulton, Doug Baker, Greg Born, David McLuckie, Jim Muntefering and Gary Washburn.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Eleanor's memory to New Hope Presbyterian Church; Alzheimer's Research or to The American Diabetes Association.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to the family by logging onto www.ReevesFuneral.com.
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes Ltd. in Coal City.
Published in The Register-Mail on March 3, 2013
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