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Paula Pickett Obituary

Pickett, Paula (nee Costello), age 62, devoted mother of James and Thomas Slusarczyk, dearest sister of Carol (Edward) O'Malley, loving grandmother of Cassandra, Jonathan, and Ryan, second mother of Tim, Cheryl, and Julie, great-aunt of Danny, Timmy, Lauren, Sean, Lindsey, Dylan, and Michael. Many years of service with Cook County Clerk's Office. Visitation Sunday, February 28th, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guest book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2010.

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tom slusarczyk

February 26, 2011

I MISS you every day seems like yesterday..love you very much. your son tommy...gone but never forgotten..

February 26, 2011

I miss you everyday its been a year now seems like yesterday..love u very much LOVE ALWAYS your son tommy....

Sue (Crane) Schulz

March 2, 2010

Jim and Tom:
My sympathies to you. Your mom was a great person and neighbor and will be missed by many.

Mary Pat Follett

March 1, 2010

We had a great time working together a long time ago at 26th Street.I will always have good memories of Paula.
God Bless her.
My Sincere Sympathies, Mary Pat Follett

Judi Dulfer-Clay

March 1, 2010

I am so sorry that I didn't see the notice until today,Paula was a sweet person and although it has been a long time my memories of her are all good.
My condolences Carol and Ed and to your family my prayers are with you.

Bonita & Tony Stagno

February 28, 2010

I am so glad Phoebe and I were able to see
Paula in her last few days. My thoughts and
prayers are with you at this very sad times.

Sharyl Klimecko

February 28, 2010

I'm keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers during this sad time.

Blossom Lorden

February 28, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Susie & Mark Sanders

February 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David Gaidas and Family

February 28, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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