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for PAULA PATTERSON
March 25, 2014
Paula, it has been a year since you went to heaven.We had so many treasured & fun times over the years.We met in u46 & shared our love of singing & music.Your heart,always full of love will stay with those you love. I shall always keep you in my heart like a lovely melody. Trish
Marlene Briggs-King
June 9, 2013
I cannot believe this! I was friends with Paula during our time in Champaign-Urbana and lost touch with her shortly before her marriage to Don Murphy. Just this morning I was talking with my husband (who was a 1976 graduate of Pekin Community High School but did not know Paula) about trying to contact her again after all these years as I have missed our friendship. I just discovered this obituary while Googling her name. I am so very sorry for this loss. My heart goes out to her family and all who knew Paula and loved her.
Deb Spetich-VanAntwerp
May 14, 2013
Paula will always hold a special place in my heart and memories. Her smile, laughter, acceptance and friendship was given so freely to me when I moved to Pekin during my High School years to Sierra Drive. Her love of life and music was contagious. There are no words to express my deepest heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her family and all that knew her. I am sure her light will continue to shine through all she has touched in life.
Roseann Martini
March 20, 2013
Dearest Paula, What an amazing gift of friendship, love and wonderful memories you have given us! We will miss you terribly but you are always one with us -- The Lunch Bunch!! God needed another angel to sing in His choir and He has one of the best!!
Much Love, Rosie Martini (The Lunch Bunch)
Jay, Sue, Ryan, & Molly Kellner
March 19, 2013
My Dear Paul, Jill and family,
How sad we are at your loss...a loss for all of us. Paula left a seed of joy with each and every person who heard her laugh, each and every person who heard her sing, learned of music in her class, met her. We are grateful to have known her. We were fortunate to enjoy her support of the Elgin Children's Chorus, and especially thankful for sharing her Jill with us. Blessings to you all...
Nancy Beck
March 19, 2013
I was honored to hear Paula's music and wonderful voice at Our Redeemer's United Methodist Church in Schaumburg, IL. She will be missed.
Deborah Livingston
March 19, 2013
Dearest Paul and Paula's Beloved Family,
With her music, Paula did truly bring Joy into the world and showed others how to do the same! I feel blessed to have gotten to know Paula as a member of the Celebraton Community Chorus.
Know that all is in divine order...
I shall be keeping you all in my Prayers.
Sherry Buckingham
March 19, 2013
A couple years ago I started attending Communty Presbyterian and knew God was calling me to get connected so I joined the choir. After not singing for 15 years it was scary to try again. Paula made it easier for me with her beauty spiritually and physically, along with her strong vocal leadership. I always knew all I had to do was follow her lead. I will miss her vibrancy and look forward to the time when we sing in heaven together. My prayers for peace and blessing go out to Paul and all her family.
"The Chief" Rivenbark
March 19, 2013
The brief time I was able to spend in getting to know Paula and Paul were Happy and full of fun. You both are such wonderful people. I enjoyed the football game we watched together and was honored to have spent New Years with You as well.
I enjoyed and will miss your vibrant Spirit. I know this will live on through your family and friends in their wonderful memories and stories of you.
No farewells, but until next time.
Mark Maegdlin
March 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Paula was my first mentor when I started in U-46, I am still teaching the lessons she taught me 15 years later, she was a great person and a giant in the classroom.
Nicki Scully
March 18, 2013
I, for one, will miss looking across the room at Celebration Community Chorus practice and seeing Paula's face in the alto section as she smiles and cracks jokes. Although I did not know her well, I remember how she lead us through Celebration Hospital at Christmas time in 2011 and directed us in cheering the hospital patients with Christmas Carols. Ever the consummate music lover, she did her job well and helped all of us feel we were able to offer comfort to those who were hospitalized at an emotional time of year. God speed, Paula. My sympathies to Paul and to their beautiful daughter, Jill, whose voice will continue to echo the sounds of her beautiful mother.
March 18, 2013
There are really no words to express my sorrow. Paula was always a bright spot wherever I saw her. We so miss seeing her and Paul and Jill as part of our church family in Schaumburg. You all are always in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Jill Wood-Naatz
Fran Lynch
March 18, 2013
To Paul and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of Paula. We will miss her laugh, her smile and her energy in the choir. Our Prayers are with you!
Fran Lynch and Family
Michelle Erickson
March 18, 2013
I was blessed to have met Paula through Sara Woods. We met for a year of lady luncheons and I looked forward to Paula's conversation and humor! I am honored to have met such a beautiful woman! So sorry for your loss Paul,Jill, and family. May Paula's love live with you always.
Jody Carson Oltman
March 18, 2013
I was so very sorry to read of Paula's passing. We became great friends at Edison Jr. High and continued through high school.
I will be praying for her family during this difficult time.
Terri Zimmerman Trueblood
March 17, 2013
Ron, Diane, Troy and Paula's family~~a terrific loss to you all. Loved her as a little girl in Pekin,babysitting her and curling hair and doing nails. What sweet memories and then to watch her grow into the fine young lady she became. My heart hurts for you all and my prayers and love are with you.
Maureen Kostuik
March 17, 2013
So sorry to hear about Paul, what a talented gal. I was in Concert Choir with her at Pekin High School
Bob Wilson
March 17, 2013
Ron, Diana & family, We are saddened by the news about Paula. Please know our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time. Holding you close at heart. Bob & Nancy (Sullivan) Wilson
March 17, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss, please be comforted in knowing that one day soon you can be reunited without the ills of sickness and death in God's promise Paradise.
Chris and Sandi Zimmerman
March 17, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. I remember her growing up at Calvary Baptist Church. She was a very good person. You have our sympathy.
Chris and Sandi Zimmerman
March 17, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Paula. I remember her at Calvary Baptist Church in Pekin growing up to be a lady. You have our prayers and sympathy.
Chris and Sandi Zimmerman
March 17, 2013
We are sorry to here the news of your daughter's death. I remember her visiting at Calvary Baptist. She was a great gal. You have our sympathy.
March 17, 2013
Paula, my friend, how I will miss your laugh. The sheer joy in your laugh made everyone in the room smile. Paul and Jill, remember your love, devotion, and encouragement gave Paula the desire to wage a valiant battle to be with you as long as possible. Wake up each morning knowing Paula is right at your sides showering you with love, devotion, and encouragement to face the challenges of each new day. God bless. Larry and Sally Massino Villa Park, IL
Sheri Tibbs
March 17, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about Paula's passing. She was such a wonderful person. Many good memories of her from back when we were kids.
Sara Woods
March 16, 2013
With my selfish broken heart I search for words to say. I have so many wonderful memories with all of you. No more night no more pain; she lives in the light of our Risen Lamb!
There are 3 kinds of friends: best friends, guest friends and pest friends. Paula was my best friend!
Thanks for sharing your wife, mother, daughter, sister...my friend!
Our prayers are with all of you.
Sara Thomas Woods
Jim, Jonathan, Michael and Ellen
Jan Becker
March 16, 2013
Ron and Diana and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I learned of how ill Paula was from Bonna Zimmerman when I went to Wayne's funeral last Saturday. You have my deepest sympathy.
March 16, 2013
Our family sends our deepest sympathy as we all say God speed to our dear friend, Paula. Memories of directing Chris in the cherub choir, solos with Paul accompanying on the piano, duets with Jill as she shared her beautiful voice with all of us. Her incredible courage as she faced cancer head on. Never wavering in her faith journey she will forever be a role model for us all. Blessings and hugs to Paul, Jill, Diane and Ron, our prayers are with you. Love John, Edie, Jim, Laura and Chris Machonis
Martha Reali-Seaman
March 16, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Paula while we were in high school. God bless her.
LaToya RN
March 16, 2013
Sorry for your loss. May god bless you and keep you in this emotional time.
Myrna Guengerich
March 16, 2013
Reflecting today on the years when our children were young and we vacationed together.....lots of fun and laughter for all. Rest in peace dear Paula
Denny Sullivan
March 16, 2013
To Ron and Diana and Paula's family. Myrna contacted me today and told me about Paula passing away, I will be thinking of you in the upcoming days and I know, with your faith and your friends, you will make it through these difficult times.
Susan Hayes Greener
March 16, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of Paula's passing. Paula and I met in kindergarten and participated together in neighborhood play, high school friendship, and in many musical events over the years. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May God grant you peace and grace during this time.
Gail Robertson Williams
March 16, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family ....I have so many memories growing up with Paula....She will be missed dearly to those who knew her.
March 16, 2013
I cannot tell you how sorry I am for all of you on hearing of Paula's passing. She was a wonderful friend to my daughter, Jane, who loved her very much. God bless you all. Jane Grant Conarchy
Bonna Zimmerman
March 15, 2013
Remembering Paula as a lovely, talented young woman. I used to pick up Paula and Troy for Sunday School at Calvary Baptist, years ago. Loved to hear her play the piano. Remembering her and praying for comfort and peace for her family at this sad time.
Jay & Barb Polen
March 15, 2013
Ron & Di
Please accept our sincerest sympathy, we know how much you loved Paula and how special all your family is to you. Peace and Comfort to All.
BJ Blyth
March 15, 2013
What a wonderful, brave, sweet, Christian lady. She will be missed. My prayers are for Paul and all her family. God bless and comfort you.
March 15, 2013
I was the luckiest man alive because I married my best friend, and I will miss her forever
Paul
Trish Rosiejka
March 15, 2013
Paula & I met in 1983 when she was starting her career as a music teacher & I was the new 4th grade teacher in u46. We instantaneously bonded and were very close cherished friends for 30 yrs. Paula will be remembered for her kind heart,fabulous smile, quick wit, generosity & beautiful voice.We went through many stages of life together laughing, singing, & crying!
Our hearts join yours, Paul, Jill,& family in love,& friendship. Paula will be forever in our hearts.I sang one of my favorite songs to my class on March 14,in honor of Paula. It was "Thank you for the Music" & I thank my dear wonderful friend for giving her music to all of us in spirit,heart,& song. Much Love & Aloha that brings you peace.
Tom, Trish, Nathan,Jordan &(Monet too)
angie
March 15, 2013
Paula was a beautiful, sweet and a happy person, we will miss her!. She will always have a very special place in our hearts. Paul , Jill and the rest of the family we will keep you in our prayers..
Angie, Roxy,Oksy and the family from Boca Raton.
Dick and Bev Kerman
March 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family at this time of great sorrow. Take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Jim Siegel
March 15, 2013
It was my privilege to know Paula (and Paul) through our participation in the Celebration Community Chorus led by Kris Schave. Our concerts were held at the Community Presbyterian Church. At those performances, she stood on the risers just in front of me. I shall remember Paula as a friendly outgoing, and happy person who energized us all. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed.
cindy rineberg (voll)
March 15, 2013
paula holds a very, very special place in my heart. i tried to reconnect with her over the years but was at a loss when trying to find her. i feel broken hearted.
to ron, diane and troy....i am thankful for your family being a part of my childhood. i have a lot of very fond memories of being at your house. i love you all and am so sorry for your loss. paula was a great friend to me through high school....a beautiful girl both inside and out.
and to her husband and family...i will be lifting you all in prayer asking for strength and comfort. i am so sorry for you loss.
Grissom Funeral Home
March 14, 2013
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