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Submitted: 5/10/10 • Approved: 5/11/10 • Last Updated: 6/30/13 • R320740-G320738-S3
Hilda Lou (Core) Hertlein
Monday, May 12, 2008 11:21 AM CDT
Hilda Lou (Core) Hertlein, 80, of Subiaco died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at North Logan Mercy Hospital in the compassionate care of family and hospital staff. She was born at home on Oct. 16, 1927, to the late Opal Arch and Elizabeth (Ming) Core in Paris. Hilda graduated from Paris High School in 1946. She was a member of the St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Rosary service will be this evening at 7:30 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Mass and burial will follow on Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church and Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. Hilda will be interred beside her husband, Joe Hertlein, who preceded her in death in December 2006. They were married 27 Aug 1951. May God our Father grand the two halves, joined once more, eternal peace.
Hilda was also preceded in death by her parents; a stillborn twin and two brothers, Ben and Charles Core of Fort Smith. She is survived by a sister, Martha (Marty) Core Rickman of Fort Smith; her children: daughter Karen Elizabeth Binz and husband Donald of Paris; son Joseph Stephen and wife Suzanne of Subiaco; daughter Barbara Ann McHargue and husband John of San Diego; daughter Kay Berry of Jasper; daughter Donna Marie Hertlein and husband John Lane of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are granddaughters, Kimberly Porter, Kristy Langley, Kortney Herrington, Ashley Young, Megan Hertlein and Jessica Atkinson. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughter, Claire Hertlein Lane and great-granddaughters, Alyx Porter, Alexis Hatcher and Hayli, Emily and Kate Young. Following high school, Hilda obtained her nursing certificate as a registered nurse in 1950 from St. Edward Mercy Hospital. She began her career at Paris Hospital under Dr. John Smith Sr. and then worked at numerous hospital facilities during Joe?s active military service. Upon her return to Arkansas, Hilda continued her career as director of nursing at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Booneville. Hilda came full circle as one of the original staff members at Paris? newly opened North Logan Mercy Hospital in 1979. She considered this a career highlight, as she was able to administer to the needs of her hometown. She continued her service at NLMH until her semi-retirement. Hilda was an avid gardener, wildflower and butterfly enthusiast, photographer, painter and quilter. Each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gratefully embraces the beautiful quilts, photographs and artwork created for them over many years. Hilda was instrumental in establishing the Mount Magazine International Butterfly Festival and lovingly cared for St. Benedict?s hillside garden. Hilda attended many in our community as they passed from this life to eternal salvation. May they reach down and welcome her as she joins them in happiness.
Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Contributed on 5/10/10 by tootied
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