Crystal Lake, Il, Illinois
1952 - 2015
Pamela Jean Schinkel (nee Olszak) died Feb. 28, 2015 at the age of 62. Born May 10, 1952 in Chicago, daughter of Angeline and the late John Olszak of Crystal Lake. Pamela's greatest pride was being the loving mother of Julie DeBruyne and cherished grandmother of Alex DeBruyne. She left behind the...
Read MoreI just heard of Pam's passing, 08-20-2016. I am truly sorry to hear of this, she was a nice lady and friend. Although, I had not seen her personally for several years, we would occasionally speak on the phone and use to exchange Christmas cards. My condolences to her family. She will be missed. God bless.
Larry Mason
August 20, 2016 | Marengo, IL
I went all through St. Thomas with Pam, that sweet little girl with the long pony tail. But it was when she and I worked together at the The Freeze that I really got to know her. I can't tell you how much fun we had. Every time we worked together we giggled the entire time. (Judy Gieske will recall this as well). My husband, Paul Zarnikow, another classmate of Pam's, had a crush on her in first grade. I am pretty sure every little boy in the class did. Hanging in our home is the first grade...
May 05, 2015
Mrs. Olszak, Rick, Julie, Alex and family, It is with much sadness that I heard of Pam's passing. We were friends in grade school and I thought she was sweet, funny and so caring. I remember her stopping in at the CLCHS reunion one year and I had a nice conversation with her. She hadn't changed a bit, still the sweet, lively person I remembered. May God console you as you mourn her loss
Geri Graves
April 19, 2015 | Hannibal, MO
One can have no greater honor in life and death than to raise a living legacy of herself through her only child - Julie. Though I was never blessed to have met Pamela, I see her greatness live on through her daughter!
Jeremiah 29:11
Leslie Ivory
April 17, 2015 | Lithia, FL
My heart is saddened to learn of Pam's passing. When I saw her photo, I remembered her from Little City as I also worked there during the Nineties in H.R. She had one of those engaging smiles that lit up the room and had such compassion for the residents at LCF. My sincere condolences to her sister, Mary and the family.
Carolyn LeMay-Strass
April 16, 2015 | Crystal Lake, IL
Sorry for your loss
Grant and Lynn Elliott
April 16, 2015 | Louisville, KY
Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....May memories bring some happiness.
April 15, 2015
Your light will always burn.
Pat, Kevin and Becky Fitzgerald
April 14, 2015 | Woodstock, IL
Couldn't have said it any better Mary! Pam is with all of us now, forever and ever in our hearts, and always in our memories. Miss you every day, think of you every minute. Love you Pam!
April 14, 2015