Paulette Marie Szymanski's Obituary
Paulette Marie Szymanski, 65, of Decatur, passed away September 30, 2023, at the Loft Rehabilitation Center of Decatur.
Paulette was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 8, 1958, the daughter of Richard and Bernadette (Bryak) Szymanski. She loved her work at Macon Resources, where she placed stickers on license plates. She also enjoyed Word Search puzzles, adult coloring books, and listening to country music. She was a proud member of the Women’s League of the Salvation Army. She used to attend Heartland Metropolitan Community Church in Springfield with her beloved aunt Chris. She loved the Lord with all her heart.
Paulette is survived by her special aunt Chris Bryak; aunt Sharon Matli; cousins Paula (Derichey) Abdullah, Marc (Yoni) Garcia, Shalynn Davis, Malik (Jakeala) Abdullah, Dominique Abdullah, Miranda Abdullah, Godchild Mariah Abdullah, and Malik Abdullah Jr.; and a host of cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Richard Szymanski, mother Bernadette Radowski, stepfather Ronald Radowski, Godmother Victoria Gozdick, and her dear aunt Mary Lou Garcia.
Cremation services are being provided by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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