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Pauline Yacktman Obituary

Yacktman, Pauline (nee Matsoukas), of Lake Forest, formerly of Glenview, beloved wife of the late Victor Yacktman, loving mother of William (Jeanine) Yacktman and Eugenia (Robert) Wilkerson and step-mother of Donald (Carolyn) Yacktman, proud grandmother of 13, devoted sister of Stacy (Peter) Demas, James (Faye) Matsoukas and the late William Matsoukas, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m., at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m., at Glenview Community Church, 100 Elm St., Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may made to your charity of choice. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2002.

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Michael Uslander

October 7, 2022

Bill,
I remember your mom and dad. I just lost mine not too long ago. We had a fun childhood. You, Al lucchesi, donnie geisler and many others. I know she passed away a long time ago but I have been in California for 30 years now and I came about this. May god bless you and your family .

Best regards,
Michael Uslander

Barbara Morales

August 23, 2002

My mother, Sallie Safrithis, (Sophia Dragiotis Drake) and Pauline were friends from childhood, and although they lost touch in the latter years, my mother often spoke of her. When my mother passed away in 1990, Pauline kindly remembered her.



I remember meeting Pauline when I was a child, and remember her kindness.



My sincere sympathy on your loss.



Barbara (Safrithis) Morales

Ron @ Fran Otto

August 22, 2002

For all of the years we have known your mother, we have a lot of very fond memories. She was a loving, wonderful person. Our thoughts are with you.

Emma Fabbri

August 22, 2002

It was a privilege to work with this great lady for all too brief a time.



I shall always admire her love of, and generosity for, family and children; her outstanding strength of character, quietly displayed in suffering and adversity; and, her kindness toward me.



Rest in peace, dear Pauline.



Emma Fabbri

Katherine Russis/Heard

August 22, 2002

I have known Pauline all of my life. She has always been "family" and always loving, loyal and thoughtful. The many memories of times spent together throughout the years will be cherished.

Richard Tafel

August 21, 2002

Dear Billy & Jeanine,

We're so very sorry to hear of your loss. Be assured that God will always be with you.

Dick Tafel, Cheryl & Tom, Hathy & Greg

Christine Palumbo (Bunny)

August 21, 2002

My most sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, sister, grandmother, friend. She enriched the lives of all who knew her. She was loved by all.

Bill Fraser

August 21, 2002

Dear Bill,

My prayers are with you.



Bill Fraser

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Charles Heard

August 21, 2002

Deepest sympathies.



Anne & Chuck Heard

Katie & Tom Sweeney

August 21, 2002

Dear Bill & Jeanine,

Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. You and your daughters are in our thoughts and prayers.

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