Pauline Eldred, age 84 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, October 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Eldred; loving mother of the late Helen Ivener, Heidi (Carlos) Gonzalez, and Holley Eldred; cherished grandmother of the late Richard, Andrea, Robert, John, the late Zachary, Joshua and Samuel. Proud owner of Poochi’s Kennel in Steger, she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation, Saturday, October 22, 2016 2-5pm at. Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL 60475. Funeral service Saturday, 5pm.