Erma Helen Solomon Obituary (1921 - 2012)

Erma Helen Solomon, 90, of Moline, IL formerly of Taylorville died at 5:54 pm, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, IL. She was born on Oct. 15, 1921 in Taylorville, IL to Osmer and Iva Walker Gill. On July 20, 1945 she married Lloyd Dale Solomon at the First Baptist Church in Taylorville. They celebrated 53 years of marriage until his passing on March 22, 1999. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist and served as a Sunday School teacher and deaconess. Early in her career Erma received a beautician's certificate and she retired in 1981 as Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk for Christian County. Erma was a quiet servant, always willing to be of help to others. She loved and was very proud of family and her agrarian heritage. She was pleased when her family farm received Centennial Farm status in 1993. Her grandfather had sold four acres for the formation of Breckenridge, IL. She was active in Lady Landowners of Christian County and the Christian County Extension activities. Survivors include three daughters, Dottie Francine Solomon of Batavia, IL, Diane Marie Solomon of Brookfield, WI, and Carol Bentsen and husband Perry of Moline, IL. There are four granddaughters, Abigail Bentsen, Springfield, Sarah Bentsen, Springfield and Laura Bentsen, Moline and Vanessa (Spencer) Bettcher Lent and one great-granddaughter, Sabrina Lent. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Friday, September 28 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Pastor Steve Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Sharpsburg, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of service in the funeral home on Friday. Memorials may be made to: Green Lake Conference Center, W2511 State Rd 23, Green Lake, WI, 54941 or Lake Springfield Baptist Camp, 5878 Iron Bridge Rd. Chatham, IL 62629.