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Hartsburg- Gladys Emma Boerma, 90, who resided at the Christian Village of Lincoln, IL and formerly of Hartsburg, died at 12:12 P.M. on Friday October 18, 2013. Mrs. Boerma was born November 27, 1922 to William and Ella Reiners Kaesebier in Emden, IL. She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband, John, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Norman.

Mrs. Boerma graduated from Hartsburg-Emden High School in 1940 and later served on the school board there for many years. She was also an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Emden, IL where she taught Sunday School and served as president of the Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Boerma presided as president of the Logan County National Farmer's Organization for several years. She also served on the Prairie Creek Drainage District and was a precinct committee person for the Democratic Party for Orvil Township.

Surviving Mrs. Boerma are her children Jean (Kent) Sunderland of Bloomington, IL, William (Maralee) Boerma of Emden, IL, Sally (Fred) Ananias of Dunlap, IL, and Brenda (Billy) Barney of Wagoner, OK.

She is also survived by nine grandchildren including Nathan (Mary) Sunderland of Poquoson, VA, Jenna Sunderland of Sherman, IL, Sheila (Marc) Erickson of Rockford, IL, Brian (Sara) Boerma of Hopedale, IL, Britney Boerma of Lincoln, IL, Jason (Traci) Ananias of Greenville, SC, Jonathan (Jennifer) Ananias of Dunlap, IL, Joe (Christina) Ananias of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Drew Barney of Wagoner, OK. Two step grandchildren surviving are Tammy Barney of Wagoner, OK, and Jason Barney of Tulsa, OK. Great-grandchildren surviving Mrs. Boerma are William Boerma and Kelly Sunderland.

One sister-in-law, Doris Boerma of Emden, IL and eight nieces and nephews also survive.

Gladys enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, and singing with her family. She will be remembered for her faith and love of family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Emden, IL with Pastor John Schurter and Ryan Edgecomb officiating. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, October 25, 2013 at the Church and also one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in rural Emden. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the Christian Village of Lincoln. Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL.