Phyllis Paul Obituary

Paul, Phyllis (nee Baltis), 55-year resident of Riverside and formerly of Western Springs, beloved wife of L. James Paul, adored mother of Deborah Paul-Stewart, Susan (Michael) Kostelny-Woerner, James W. (Ginger), William L. (Susan), Regina (Douglas) Fiala, and Thomas E. (Dana), darling grandmother of 16 and precious great-grandmother of one, dear daughter of the late Walter S. and Marie R. Baltis, fond niece of Winnie N. Ziarko, cherished sister of Joan Lindstrom, Bonnie (Robert) Hutchison, Rita Sheese, and Ruth Carroll, loving aunt of nine nieces and nephews. Phyllis was a Member and Past President of Riverside Garden Club, prizewinner in floral arrangement at the Chicago Garden Show, imaginative Girl Scout Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother, Member of PTA at Blythe Park School, the Riverside Forestry Commission, the Riverside Fortnightly Club, the Riverside Dance Club, and the Riverside Golf Club. A beautiful woman inside and out, Phyllis was known for her striking smile, kindness, service to others, forgiveness, consideration, creativity, intelligence and love of people. Phyllis passed gracefully on December 26, 2008 in the early morning hours and drew her last breath with her husband and children at her side. She will be forever missed by her family as well as many friends and acquaintances. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Funeral Services Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at Ivins Funeral Home, 80 E. Burlington St., Riverside, to St. Mary Church, Mass 10:00 a.m., Interment Queen of Heaven. For info 708-447-2261 or www.moravecek.com. In lieu of flowers, your thoughtful donation to the Les Turner ALS Foundation 8142 North Lawndale Avenue Skokie, IL 60076, 888-ALS-1107. Info@lesturnerals. Will be greatly appreciated in the effort to eradicate this most terrible disease.