Obituary Detail


Sonya S. Harpster - 72
7/3/1937 - 2/23/2010

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home - Sandwich- - Sonya S. Harpster, 72, of Millington, IL passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born July 3, 1937 in Fairland, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Geneva (Case) Koehler. She married Bobby Harpster on February 13, 1960 in Ottawa, IL. She earned her Master’s degree at Northern Illinois University in Elementary Education.

She was a school teacher in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. She then was employed by Farmer’s Insurance in Aurora, IL and was a 4-H Leader in Kendall County for about 20 years. She was a genealogy enthusiast. She was a longtime member of Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby of Millington, IL; three children, Larry (Lucinda) Harpster of Pleasant Prairie, WI Colleen (Javier) Hernandez of Los Angelos, CA and Heather (Hide) Ishikawa of Yokahama, Japan; her mother, Geneva Koehler of Vandalia, IL, six grandchildren, Andrew, Kristen, Mayumi, Emi, Alisha and Robert; nine brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich with Rev. Gene Piesker officiating. Burial will follow after the luncheon at Millington - Newark Cemetery in Millington, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL and again on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed Salem Lutheran Church Youth Ministry in Sandwich or the charity or your choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165

Visitation:
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL and again on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church.

Service:
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich

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Visitor Comments
Dear Harpster Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mrs. Harpster (never could bring myself to call her Sonya!) was such a joy to be around and a wonderful person. I have many, many fond memories of being with the Harpster's during my high school years in Sandwich. I'm thinking of you all. Take care. Jay
Jay Sherwood
2/24/2010 6:42 PM
 
Dear Heather and Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember such hospitality and caring in your family. I am lucky to know all of you. Your mother will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Jennie DeKalb, IL
Jennie Marshall Cummings
2/24/2010 8:46 PM
 
Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother will be missed greatly. Your family will be in my prayers at this difficult time of need. Please accept my condolences. lori of florida
lori
2/25/2010 1:22 AM
 
Dear Harpster Family,I worked with Sonya at Farmers and she was one of my favorite people. I am so sorry for your loss.
Melody
2/25/2010 10:05 AM
 
Dear Heather & family; I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your family's hospitality and loving feelilng in your home. And especially your mom doing fun games at a birthday party. You will all be in my prayers.
Joy (Bain) Goe
2/25/2010 11:36 AM
 
Dear Harpster family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember working with Sonya at Farmers Insurance. I remember her to be a very kind and wonderful person. My prayers will be with your family during this difficult time. Valerie Arroyo
Valerie Arroyo
2/27/2010 8:02 AM
 
Dear Heather and family, My prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your parents being so good to us when we stayed with them while Mom was in the hospital. Sincerely, Wanda
Wanda Hoehne Beardsley
2/27/2010 12:08 PM
 
The Ewing family would like to send their condolences to the Harpster family. We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Michele Ewing
Michele Ewing
3/2/2010 9:30 AM
 
I am so very sorry for your loss Sonya was a very special lady, I learned so much genealogy from her I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy
Kathy Miller
3/5/2010 8:15 AM
 

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