Peoria Journal Star, May 21, 1993, Page: C10

Mildred E. Hammerlund, 74, of 8327 N. Knoxville died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 1993, at her home. Born July 27, 1918, in Knox, Ind., to Frans Christian and Pearl May Davis Hansen, she married Charles "Buzz" Hammerlund on Feb. 3, 1940, in Knox. He died Oct. 30, 1972, in Knox. One brother also preceded her in death.

Surviving are one son, Charles Gilbert "Gil" of James Island, S. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Patricia Ann) Toland of Peoria and Mrs. David (Beverly Jean) Hewlett of Tallahassee, Fla.; one brother, Floyd Hansen of Florenceville, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. George (Anna) Folkers, Clara Barr and Lois Varro, all of Knox; and nine grandchildren.

She worked for several loan companies in Kokomo, Ind., and then worked at Pat and Bev's Sweet Shop in Lake of the Woods in Dunlap and Chillicothe. She was a clerk in the accounts payable department at Bergner's department store, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, where she served on the wedding and funeral committees and helped in the studio with Grace Television. She also was a member of the FTF Sunday school and Chapel Bible classes.

Services will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. David H. Forbes will officiate. Visitation will be two hours before services at the church.

Additional services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Round Lake Church in Knox. The Rev. Don Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Round Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by Wilton Mortuary in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to Methodist Medical Center Foundation Hospice Program, 221 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, Ill. 61636.