Paula Bober

Paula Bober obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

Paula Bober

Paula Bober Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Paula C. Bober, 70, of Dix, Illinois, passed away at 3:57 am at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born March 20, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul Cermak and Jean (Poteraske). Paula married Rick Bober on January 16, 1982 and he survives.
In addition to her husband, Paula is survived by her son, Charles Bober; grandson, Logan Bober; and sister, Kathy Villafuerte.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Larry, Ray and Dale Cermak.
Paula was a warrior in Christ - even in her last days she continued to give God praise. She was thankful and showed gratitude even to her last breath. Paula was a believer in family and taking care of one another.
Paula will be cremated and no services will be held. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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Janice & Bob Zakis

October 28, 2025

Dear Rick and Charles,
We are so sad for our loss (yours and ours)
So many memories. Over 40 years of love, laughter and good times. We loved Paula, her sass, love for Christ and friendship. With sincere sympathy, Janice and Bob

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