Tomlin, Audrey

Audrey Tomlin, of Greenview, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home Monday, November 3, 2008. Audrey was born in Lincoln, Illinois on July 14, 1926 to Henry and Marie Groth Laun of New Holland. She attended Gail Country Grade School and graduated from New Holland High School in 1944. Audrey married John Edward Tomlin of Easton on November 10, 1946 at the Lutheran Church in New Holland, Illinois. She worked for Dr. John Shute in Lincoln as a dental assistant for approximately eighteen years and was also an important part of the family farm throughout her life.

Audrey was a member of the Greenview United Church, as well as a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Menard County Home Bureau, and the Greenview Fortnightly Club. She also enjoyed being a member of several bridge and pinochle clubs with her beloved friends. Audrey was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. Her family and friends were her passion and she enjoyed helping others in any way she could. Her granddaughters were her pride and joy and she loved being an important part of their lives.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marie Laun, brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Joe Laun, step-mother, Dorothy Laun all of New Holland, and son-in-law, Dave Carter, of Sherman. Left to cherish her memory are her husband John of Greenview , three children , Randy of Springfield, Lora (Carter)Neale (husband Dave) of Sherman, Joy Morales (husband Joe) of Austin, Texas and three granddaughters, Lindsay

(Carter) Bauersachs (husband Derreck) of Round Rock, Texas and Dana Carter and Christa Morales both of Austin, Texas. She will also be missed by many other extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held at Greenview United Church on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 9:00 -11:00 AM followed by a celebration of Audrey’s life in passing at 11:00, conducted by Rev. Julie Blyrhe. Cremation and funeral services are being provided by Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL.

Memorals can be made to Greenview United Church or Memorial Hospice Care.