BORN

1971

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Schreffler Life Story Funeral Home

1100 N Convent St

Bourbonnais, Illinois

Pamela Hylka-Kuyper Obituary

Hylka-Kuyper, Pamela 46, of Bourbonnais formerly of the Chicago area, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 12, 1971 in Oak Lawn, the daughter of Vernon Hylka and the late Josephine (Lucente) Hylka. Pamela married Allen Kuyper on October 10, 2010 in Worth, IL. Offering comfort, food and advice, Pamela was the mom of the neighborhood. She enjoyed crafting. She is survived by her husband, Allen Kuyper of Bourbonnais; three children, Ryan Kotula of Bourbonnais, Emalee Kotula of Bourbonnais and Kolton Kuyper of Bourbonnais; her siblings, Dina (Tom) Krska of Romeoville, John Hylka of Chicago Ridge and Jody Hylka of Joliet; her father, Vernon Hylka of Chicago; her adopted son, Dustin Earley of Bradley; aunts, Diane (Rino) Bellan of Worth and Collette Hylka of Chicago; her beloved dogs, Daphne and Lilo; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother; maternal grandparents, John and Helen Lucente; her paternal grandparents, John and Veronica Hylka; one aunt, Adriann Hylka; and two beloved dogs, Dopey and Daisy. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Schreffler Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Maternity BVM Church. Rev. Freddy Steel will officiate the service. Cremation rites will be accorded following the mass. Inurnment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family wishes. Please sign her guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2017.
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My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. Please know that God is near to give you the strength to endure during this difficult time and may you take comfort in God's loving promise that he will bring back our dear love ones we have lost in death-John 5:25-29.

Z LaGrone

October 3, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We hope your faith will ease your grief.

Terry and Diana Brooks

September 29, 2017

I keep thinking that this is a dream and then I'm going to wake up and that you're still here. My heart is so sore I lost my little sister you fought that disease so hard and I'm angry that it beat you the only thing that gives me comfort is that you'll be reunited with Mom and Grandma and Grandpa I love you Pam and I will miss you

Dina Krska

September 27, 2017

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4 (fla)

September 27, 2017

May you find comfort in the memories that will forever remain in your heart. John 6:40

September 26, 2017

Pamela it saddens me that you are no longer physically here with us but your spirit will be will be all of us. Funny how I always looked over you and now you have to look over me.. As the Whitney Houston song goes "I will Always Love You "

John Hylka

September 26, 2017

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