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Louise Papa Obituary
Louise Beatrice Papa, 89, of Madison, Illinois, born November 9, 1928 in Granite City, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Stearns Nursing and Rehabilitation in Granite City.
Louise had worked with the Madison School District #12 and retired from the Venice Township after over 30 years of dedicated service as a secretarial clerk. She was a dedicated and faithful member of St. Mary's Church and enjoyed working in local politics, always trying to help get others out to vote. Louise truly enjoyed the company of her siblings and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family and friends.
Preceding her in death are her beloved husband, John William Papa, whom she married in May 1947 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Madison, who passed on August 18, 2017; parents, John and Naomi (Dilger) Shable; and three sisters, infant Gloria Shable and Lucille Caban and Sylvia Theis.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John (Pat Edwards) Papa of St. Louis, Francis (Lisa) Papa of Glen Carbon and Christopher (Michelle Mehlis) Papa of Evanston, Illinois; six grandchildren, Jessica, Jake, Karlo, Lena, Luka and Lilly; two great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Henry; a sister, Shirley Kingsley of Granite City; a brother, William Shable of Granite City; her two best bosses ever, Andy Economy and Christ Pashoff; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church or to Hospice of Southern Illinois and may be accepted at the funeral home. www.irwinchapel.com
Services: In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Sunday, March 11, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Madison on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 10 a.m. with Father Jeff Holtman as celebrant.
Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville.
IRWIN CHAPEL, Granite City.
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Tom Williams
March 16, 2018
John and Frank,
Your mom and dad were a big part of my childhood and a wonderful part I might add. May your memories of them be filled with the wonder times only. Your mom always impressed me and my dad with here wonderful smile and friendly ways. My condolences to you and your entire family.
March 14, 2018
Such a dear sweet lady. During high school I enjoyed visiting with her but what I really remember most was her love for her boys and theirs in return. In most recent years when John Sr. came by my office I would come out to see her in the car and she had the sweetest smile that lit up her whole face. John had so much love for her. He was also so concerned about my family. Always wanting to hear how they were doing and said he would pray for them. I will miss your parents and knowing the love and concern you all had for them I know you also will. They were very fortunate to have you guys. I am sorry that obligations did not permit me to attend the funerals.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2018
Such a dear sweet lady. During high school I enjoyed visiting with her but what I really remember most was her love for her boys and theirs in return. In most recent years when John Sr. came by my office I would come out to see her in the car and she had the sweetest smile that lit up her whole face. John had so much love for her. He was also concerned about my family. Always wanting to hear how they were doing and said he would pray for them. I will miss your parents and knowing the love and concern you all had for them I know you also will. They were very fortunate to have you guys. I am sorry that obligations did not permit me to attend the funerals.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 9, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With sincerest sympathy,
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