Sharon L. Potvin, 72, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison.
Sharon was born February 8, 1952, in Clinton, IA, to Ralph A. and Rose E. (Johnson) Gravert. She was a graduate of Fulton High School. On July 23, 1977, she married Pierre N. Potvin in Clinton, and they shared their lives together for over 47 years. Sharon worked as a Cook at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL, managed the Eri-Lyn Theater in Morrison, and lived in Montreal, Canada, with her family for a period. Upon returning to the United States, she lived in West Virginia, where she worked for a real estate agent, before settling back in Morrison. There, she worked at Happy Joe’s Pizza as a Cook and later as a Proofreader for the Whiteside News-Sentinel. Sharon was a loving mother to her two sons and was known for her exceptional cooking skills. She cherished traveling with her husband, Pierre, especially on their trips to Canada.
Survivors include her husband, Pierre; son, Michael (Tori Mengel) Potvin of Marion, IA; brothers, Dennis (Madonna) Gravert of Janesville, WI, Marc Gravert of Fulton, IL, and Kent (Kim) Gravert of Peoria, IL; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Andre Potvin; brother, Alan R. Gravert.
Per Sharon’s wishes, there will be no Visitation or Funeral.
Cremation rites were accorded.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, with Rich Criss officiating.
The Morrison Chapel of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established to American Diabetes Association.