Howard M. Berline Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Howard M. Berline, 94 of Huntley, formerly of White Hall, Illinois passed away on December 4, 2012 He was born October 22, 1918 in the Walkerville community the son of Lloyd and Mabel (Howard) Berline. He married Virginia Beth Neal on October 1, 1938 in St. Charles, Missouri. Howard graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL and earned a Masters Degree in education from the University of Illinois. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy. Mr. Berline coached and taught at schools in the White Hall, Hillview, Roodhouse and North Greene systems. He served as Assistant Principal of Greene County schools, a position he enjoyed very much, observing the fine teaching done in county schools. Howard was a member of the First Baptist Church of White Hall, White Hall Masonic Lodge, and the county Farm Bureau. During years spent farming in Greene County, he also served on the elevator board and the North Greene school board. Howard was an avid sports fan, supporting the Uof I Fighting Illini and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is survived by a son, Howard Berline of New Jersey, Daughter-in-law, Sally H. Berline of Wheaton, Daughter; Prudence Cole of Huntley, Grandchildren; Linda Dodd, Karen Berline, Andrew Cole and Alan (Magdalena) Cole, Great-grandchildren; Logan Dodd, Jenna Dodd, Hania Cole and Maia Cole. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Virginia in 1998 and his sister Eileen Kirbach. Visitation will be Friday, December 07, 2012 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main Street, Huntley. Visitation also will take place from 9:30am until the 11:00am Service on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, 234 N. Main Street, White Hall, Illinois with the Rev. Chad Hoesman officiating. Burial will be in White Hall Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be directed to Paralized Veterans or at www.pva.org or the 1st Baptist Church in White Hall.

Howard M. Berline

October 22, 1918 - December 4, 2012