Pauline Baszis

Pauline Baszis, 84, of Danville, passed away at 5:00pm, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville, IL. She was born on November 1, 1937, in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of George and Rose {Piesko} Morris. Pauline worked as a checker at Eagles when Benedict Baszis would make sure to get in her line with his purchase of peaches. She commented to him that those would make a great peach cobbler and the rest was history. On April 21, 1998, Pauline was united in marriage to Benedict. He will miss her dearly. She will also be missed by her children, Jean (Ron) Sroufek, Toni (Jeff) Skinner, Lisa (Jim) Jones, Frank (Rae Ann) Harvey, Matt (Tish) Harvey; her daughter-in-law, Stephanie Harvey; her stepchildren, Rita (Jerry) Lomax, Tony (Jody) Baszis, & Julie (Bill) McDonald; her 19 grandchildren; and her 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, George Harvey; her granddaughter, Haley Jones; and her first husband, Franklin Harvey. Pauline enjoyed many activities such as crocheting, gardening, mushroom hunting, and going bowling. She also enjoyed gambling and playing Bingo. Pauline loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Marys Catholic Church, 231 N. State St, Westville, IL, 61883 with Father Bo Schmitt officiating. Visitation will be 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Westville, Illinois 414 S State St. Westville, Illinois 61883. She will be laid to rest in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Westville, IL. Memorial donations may be given in her name to St. Judes Childrens Hospitals. Please join her family in sharing memories through her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.