Harriet M. Hulting, 90, a resident of Snyder Village in Metamora, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
     Harriet was born on September 5, 1916 in Peoria, daughter of Harry & Mary (Meyer) Clauson. She married Thomas S. Hulting, Sr. on February 22, 1942 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1986. Her parents; a nephew, Raymond Hulting; and her beloved sisters-in-law, Mildred Ball and Juanita Schmidt, also preceded her in death.
     Harriet is survived by her son, Thomas S. (Bonnie) Hulting, Jr. of East Peoria; grandchildren Melissa L. Hulting of Chicago and Dustin J. (Jessica) Hulting of Columbia, IL; nieces and nephews, Sally Tyrell (Chuck Bendixen) of Flagstaff, AZ, Janine (Jerry) Ayers of Snyder, OK, Joe (Sue) Ball of Charlo, MT and Jim (Karen) Ball of Bonita Springs, FL.
     Harriet lived in Snyder Village in Metamora for the past two years. Prior to moving to Snyder Village, she was a proud West Peoria resident for 88 years. She attended Whittier School and was a 1934 graduate of Peoria High School. Prior to becoming a mother, she was employed with the Fred Rindfleisch Insurance Agency in Peoria.
     Harriet had very strong faith and her life centered around her family and church. Enjoying time with her grandchildren, she always had new toys for them, gathered from frequent trips to area garage sales. She found it easy to talk to anyone, had scores of friends, and loved dogs, especially her pet Dachshunds. She was a beautiful mother and grandmother.
     Harriet was a lifelong member of the Reformed Church In America (1st Reformed and Christ Community) and was a current member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria. She was very active in the life of the church and Peoria area organizations including Neighborhood House, South Side Mission and Peoria Rescue Ministries.
     Harriet enjoyed working in her flower garden, collecting owls and Dachshunds, cheering on the Bradley Braves, visiting Naples, Florida and spending time with her dear friends June Hall, Nelvie Anderson, Pat Wagner and Elmer and Betty Debates.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday August 4, 2007 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Anna C. Saxon officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be held at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or the Snyder Village Activities Fund.
     Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Consultants in Peoria.