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Sharon Pacheco Obituary
Sharon Dawn Pacheco nee Mionske, 73, of Downers Grove and formerly a longtime resident of Elmhurst.
Beloved companion of Don Gushi and wife of the late Damian Pacheco; loving mother of Steven (Angel), Daniel (Julie), John (Karen), Mark, Debra (Joe) Lajb and Kevin (Tracy); cherished grandmother of Jason, Brian, Brandon, Ryan, Joshua, Bryce, Damian and Joey; proud great grandmother of Zachary, Logan and Coralie; sister of Donna (Mike) Wisnewski, Dean (Susan) Mionske, Debra (Bruce) Spencer; aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Sharon worked at Elmhurst College for over 25 years and loved her church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2016 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst with a visitation and reception to follow. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr., #105, Danvers, MA 01923 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robert A Born Jr
May 6, 2017
May you enjoy your eternal life with God our father and Jesus our redeemer. I look forward to seeing you in eternity. I enjoyed my last dinner together with you and Donna, Don and Mike.
Sharyn Sohlberg
July 25, 2016
You will have a permanent and special place in my heart, always. I know my life will never be the same, since you are no longer in it, except through memory and prayer. You are with the Creator and Savior now and in His care, now and forever.
Love always from your sister.
Laura Ramsey
July 22, 2016
Sharon you were always a light not in my life but all of our my family's life, we were blessed to have you in our lives. Your soul is forever in HIS hands now and forever you will be loved and cherished.
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