Pamela Jean "Pam" Dahlem

Pamela Jean "Pam" Dahlem obituary

Pamela Jean "Pam" Dahlem

Pamela Dahlem Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Pamela Jean Dahlem, nee Owens, 77, of Marissa, IL, born Monday, April 26, 1948, in DuQuoin, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Pam was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was funny and had a great sense of humor. Her love and laughter will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her:

Parents, David Ivan and Pauline Dorothy, nee Wilson, Owens
Brother, David Owens
Grandson, Matthew Dahlem

Surviving are her:

Loving husband, William John Dahlem of Marissa, IL
Children:

Mike (Suzi) Dahlem of Marissa, IL
Eric (Denise) Dahlem of Jefferson City, MO
Amy (Lester) Goodman of Waterloo, IL
Jake (Paula) Dahlem of Belleville, IL

Brother, Norman (Naomi) Owens of Marissa, IL
Sister, Paula (David) Owen of Marissa, IL
17 grandchildren
5 great grandchildren
Many nieces, nephews, and cousins

Memorials: Memorial Donations may be made in honor of Pam to the National Kidney Foundation.

Services: In accordance with Pam's wishes, cremation was held.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

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