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Pamela Collier Obituary

Collier, Pamela A. Nee Prist, age 66. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. 30 year dedicated employee of St. James Hospital. Member of Marian Catholic High School's first graduating class in 1962. Mother of Morgan (Eric) Henington. Sister of Msgr. Wayne Prist, Pastor Emeritus of Queen of All Saints Basilica, Chicago. Daughter of the late Mildred Rose nee Radtke and Frank Prist. Beloved cousin, dear friend and co-worker of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Sunday April 3rd from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Monday 10:45 AM to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 11:30 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. 708-481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2011.

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Carol Brown

April 15, 2011

Dearest Msgr. Prist, My most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Your sister fought a courageous battle. You got to spend so much quality time with Pam. Cherish the beautiful memories you have. You and your loved ones will be in my prayers. May her eternal reward be our recompense...

Maureen Ryan

April 14, 2011

Dear Morgan,

I learned of your mother's passing last Saturday evening while in Miami. I wish to extend to you my sincere condolences and prayers during this difficult time.

Respectfully in the heart,

Maureen E. Ryan
AASH President 2011-2013

April 7, 2011

Msgr Wayne Prist,
Dear Wayne,
My sincere condolences on the death of your good sister, Pamela. I was delighted to know her over the years on the staff of St James Hospital. I rmember taking care of your Mother in hospice, and then anointing Pamela more than once during her long struggle.
Now may she rest in Peace.
Your longtime friend and colleague,
(Rev) Edward Mc Kenna
Chaplain, St James Hospital, Chgo Hts.

April 7, 2011

Dear Wayne,
Sean and I are very sad to hear of Pamela's death. I know you miss her very much, and we wish to extend our deepest sympathy. I remember meeting Pamela many years ago, and thought she was a lovely person.
Our prayers and best wishes .
George & Sean

April 3, 2011

Father Wayne:
So very sorry to lean of Pam's death.
She was my first God Child and I will never forget her.
Rose Sharples

April 2, 2011

Morgan & Father Wayne I was heartbroken to learn of Pam's passing
from Dody. Pam has been my inspiration ( I have breast cancer) with her never ending courage and strength. We know that her pain is now
gone and she has experienced something truly wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pam, you have Traveled (TWA)
With Angels I know.
Bonnie Nichols, Dixon, IL

Jay and Karen Key

April 2, 2011

Morgan,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 2, 2011

We were sad to hear of Pam's passing and now she has found the peace that she deserves. She gave so much to people around her and was always there for her brother who she admired and kept on the straight and narrow. We are all better off for knowing her.

Tom and Mary Kay Eyerman

April 1, 2011

Wayne, Morgan
My deepest sympathy in your loss..I have good memories of Pam..Growing up on Otto Blvd..St Agnes School and working with her at St. James...
She is at peace now...

Rosemary Nehnevay Babiarz

Dick Stojak

April 1, 2011

Wayne,
Very sorry to hear of Pam's death. I am remembering you, your family and most especially Pam in my thoughts and prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her.

April 1, 2011

Wayne- We were saddened to read of Pam's demise. We remember her as a charming young lady living in Canapary's coach house. We will be in Fla. a few weeks longer but wanted you to know our prayers are with both her and you.
Madeline& Jack Cavenagh

Steve Humphrey

April 1, 2011

Wayne,

I can't imagine the pain of burying a beloved sibling. I will hold you in prayer and pray that our common faith in God's eternal love will be your comfort.

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