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Pamela Schmitz Obituary

Pamela June Schmitz, nee Grob, 63, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst. Found rest Feb. 24th, 2011. Loving Wife of Arthur "A.J." Schmitz. Dear Mother of Eric and Alex. Proud Grandmother of Jordan. Cherished Daughter of the late Robert and Marion Grob. Sister of Robert (Marjorie) Grob and Aunt of Jillian, Elizabeth and Courtney. Pam married AJ in 1973 and he found she was an avid Reader, Sports Fan (primarily Tennis and the Chicago Cubs). She had a passion for Motor home Travel that has left the family with countless memories, as did living in the 400 block of Fairfield. Although she was employed by the State of Illinois for 25 years, nothing got in the way of her sincere interest in her many dear friends and her Bunco and Bridge club gatherings. Family and Friends visited Sunday, February 27th, at The Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, Elmhurst. Celebration of Funeral Mass held February 28th at Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst. Rev. Fr. Scott McCawley officiating. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Memorials, in Pam's name, to your favorite charity are appreciated. Info 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Mar. 2, 2011.

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John O'Brien

September 30, 2011

I dated Pam for months when we attended the University of Dayton and just heard of her passing, which was noted in the UD Magazine this month. She was short, but big on the lively, outgoing and memorable scale. We had so many laughs and many good times together; one summer she visited me and my family in Pittsburgh.
My condolences go the family, and my prayers go for Pammy and her family.
John O'Brien, UD class of 1969, Pittsburgh

March 7, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful family and our thoughts are with you. The Nester Family

March 4, 2011

Dear A.j., Eric, Alex, Bob and Marge,
We are so sorry to hear about Pam. We're sorry we didn't know sooner. She was a wonderful person that everybody loved. All of our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Judy and Tom Thrall

March 4, 2011

Dear A.j., Eric, Alex, Bob and Marge,
We are so sorry to hear about Pam. We're sorry we didn't know sooner. She was a wonderful person that everybody loved. All of our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Judy and Tom Thrall

Beth & Rich Cook

March 1, 2011

We were sorry to hear of the loss of Pam. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

February 27, 2011

May God be with your family as you mourn the much too early loss of Pam. You are all in our prayers. We wish we could be there in person to express our condolences, but we are out of town right now.
Mike and Judy Timmons

Ellen Hitchcock

February 27, 2011

Our family will miss Pam as she was a wonderful cousin. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for support. With all my love and sympathy,

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