Pauline Kitteringham, age 97 of Clinton, passed away peacefully at Bickford Senior Living on Dec. 26, 2024. A private burial will take place at a later date at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. The family asks that any donations in her memory be made to the Fulton Public Library Endowment.

Pauline was born on Oct. 20, 1927 the daughter of Jerry and Grace Sikkema. Pauline grew up with her older siblings Gaylord, Renette, Henrietta, Allen, Arlene, and younger brother Russell. She attended school in her hometown of Thomson, Illinois, played softball on the high school team and was valedictorian of her senior class. Growing up she spent much of her days working on the farm with her father and her evenings reading. In 1947, she married Earl Lanning, and together they had 2 sons, Richard and Larry. Earl passed away in 1954. She taught elementary school in Fulton for many years. In 1958 she married Harry Kitteringham and they had two sons, Robert and Daniel. She enjoyed many activities including knitting, quilting, golf, gardening, and dancing but reading was a lifelong passion. Pauline and Harry retired to Arkansas in 1987. Pauline returned to Clinton following Harry’s death in 2010.

Pauline is survived by her children, Richard Lanning, Robert (Beth) Kitteringham, Daniel (Janelle) Kitteringham; 6 grandchildren, Keri (Jim) Lammering, Lia and Ryan Kitteringham, Caleb, Emma, and Kyle Kitteringham. 3 great grandchildren Breanna, Seamus, and Aisling Lammering. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Larry, daughter-in-law Carol Lanning and grandson Thomas Lanning. Online condolences may be left at www.papewfh.com.