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Paula Pepper Obituary
Paula Louise Pepper, age 73, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday September 4, 2017. She was born in Kankakee, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Woodrow Hester; her mother, Eleanor Beck and father, Paul Larkins.
Paula is survived by her three children, Todd (Jana) Hester, Lori Hester (Mark Widdel) Olson, Scot (Lana) Hester; and five grandchildren, Kylie Hester (Jared) Eden, Allie Aagesen (Zachary) Freeman, Mackenzie Olson, Noah Olson, Kate Olson; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Freeman, Lincoln Freeman; and her life partner, Don Pepper.
Paula was active in real estate sales and brokerage ownership throughout several locations in Oswego, Naperville, Plano and Aurora. Upon retirement, she spent much of her time spoiling her dogs, shopping, gardening, dining out and watching her mighty Blackhawks hockey team. She will be remembered for her passion, love and support of her beloved grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or your favorite local animal shelter.
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September 21, 2017
Don, Todd, Lori and Scot and families your in our hearts and prayers for your loss! RIP Paula! Love, Rudy & Judy
Z LaGrone
September 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. Please know that God is near to give you the strength to endure during this difficult time and may you take comfort in God's promise that he will bring back those we have lost in death-John 5:25-29.
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