Paula Marie Seitz

Paula Marie Seitz obituary, Peoria, IL

Paula Marie Seitz

Paula Seitz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cumerford-Clary Funeral Home - Peoria on May 23, 2023.

Paula Marie Seitz, 75, of Peoria, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at River Crossing of Peoria. She was born on May 09, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois. The daughter of Paul and Violet (Davison) Gresham.

Paula worked for Kohl’s and Affina.  She was a member of PCCEO Foster Grandparent Program.  Paula was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and received her 20 plus years of sobriety pin.  She was an avid reader of science fiction.  Paula was a devout Catholic and member of Holy Family.

She is survived by children:  daughter, Heather (Kevin) Kusler of Monmouth, IL; son Patrick England of East Peoria, IL; and son, Scott (Lori) Davison of Peoria, IL. Siblings: brother, John (Gloria) Gresham of Scappoose, OR; sister, Muriel Williams of Peoria, IL; and brother, Thomas Gresham of Iowa.  Three grandchildren: Alexandria, Ariel, and Ian and three great-grandchildren. 

Paula is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Christopher Gresham.

A visitation will be held on Friday May 26, 2023 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at Holy Family Catholic Church in Peoria, Illinois. Mass will begin at 3:00pm. Father Gregory Jozefiak will officiate the mass. Cremation rites will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions in honor of Paula may be directed to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.cumerfordclary.com.

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