Kathryn M. Paczak's Obituary
Decatur-Kathryn M. Paczak, 89, of Decatur, passed away at 10:01 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011 in her home.
Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Kathryn's life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Father Joe Molloy officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Kathryn was born May 1, 1922 in Scranton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Stephen and Theresa (Nowalk) Palla. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.
She married John Paczak August 18, 1945. He preceded her in death November 25, 1975.
She leaves behind her son John Paczak and wife Debbie of Decatur, daughter Dorothy Esswein and husband Phillip of Lilburn, Georgia, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Kathryn Newton, and two brothers.
The family of Kathryn M. Paczak is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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