Lauerman, Ione L.

Lauerman, IoneIone L. Lauerman, 98, of Galesburg, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center.

She was born March 17, 1917 near Geneseo, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Macie (Rapp) Sand. She married Martin P. “Bud” Lauerman on April 12, 1942 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death September 30, 2008.

She is survived by two children, Bruce (and Edith) Lauerman and Betty M. Lauerman Sharkey, both of Galesburg; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Darrel R. Sand of Okemos, Michigan; and one sister, Joyce Haselton of Columbia, South Carolina. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Brian Lauerman; a brother, Keith Sand; and a sister, Anita Tulin.

Ione graduated from Galesburg High School in 1935 and from Brown’s Business College. She was a homemaker. Ione was a member of First Christian Church and the Home Culture Club. The family would like to thank the staff of Rosewood Care Center for their kindness and compassionate care. Ione loved to play Bingo with her friend, Dru.

Graveside service will be noon Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Linwood Cemetery. Rev. M. J. Fitch will officiate.   There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brian Lauerman Memorial Fund at Carl Sandburg College. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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