BARTONVILLE - Jerrold W. "Jerry" Paulis, 73, of Bartonville passed away at 8:07 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to William and Rose (Forkash) Paulis.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sue Hurley.
Surviving are his three children, Jeff Paulis of Jefferson, Colo., Gregory (Suzanne Savage) Paulis of Bailey, Colo., and Pam (Ted) Kingham of Germantown Hills. Also surviving are one brother, Bruce Paulis of Willow Springs, Ill.; one sister, Beverly Fitzgerald of Houston, Texas; two grandsons, Nate and Zane Kingham; and his beloved dog, Heidi.
Jerrold served in the Illinois National Guard from 1955 to 1962.
He received his master's degree in biochemistry from the University of Iowa and worked as a research chemist at the USDA Northern Research Lab in Peoria, retiring in 1993.
Cremation rites will be accorded and burial of the urn will be at Parkview Cemetery at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2011.
Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association or P.A.W.S.
Please visit Jerrold's story at www.davison-fulton.com.


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Sharon Mollenhauer
September 9, 2011
My symapathy to Jerry's family. He spoke so highly of all his children and sweet Heidi. I knew Jerry from the Riverplex water class. We miss him.
sincerely, Sharon Mollenhauer
Pollyanna Souza
September 8, 2011
Dear Pam and family, I want to express my deepest condolences for the loss of your father. I can only imagine the pain of such loss. You are in my heart and prayer. May the Lord be your comfort and strength at this time.
Love, Polly Souza
Maricela Garza
September 6, 2011
Jeff, Pam, & Greg...thoughts and prayers are with you all during your loss. Words alone cannot touch what you feel, but know that your memories are what will keep you close in heart and spirit with your father. I know all too well and so I pray for peace, love, and strength to guide you through this exceptionally difficult time.
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