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Sally Pacek

  • October 31, 1916 - September 18, 2011
  • Cottonwood, Arizona
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“I will always treasure the friendship and memories of knowing Sally.I loved her like a second mother and she will always be in my heart.Looking down...Read More » ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Cyndi Sepulveda - Addison, IL

“I was sorry to hear about Sally, and offer my sympathy to her family. I had the pleasure of visiting with Sally over the last few years, and she was...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Merry Carol Shanks - Cornville, AZ

“I will always carry in my heart a special place for this gracious, kind and loving lady. Her warm smile, beautiful eyes and generous heart made...Read More » ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Tom & Joan Ptacek - Scottsdale, AZ

“I will miss you Grandma. She took great pride in being a Grandma, and not just to her relations. Always had candy in her purse to share. Her...Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Jim Clesen - Geneva, IL

“Aunt Sally going to miss you Love Sue Stover ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Susan Stover - Tucson, AZ


Sabina Josephine "Sally" Pacek was born October 31, 1916 in Evanston, Illinois; to Julius & Sophie Janicki and journeyed to her Lord's house on Sunday, Sept 18, 2011, at the age of 94 years. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Geraldine Leschner; Ernest Leschner (husband); Stanley Pacek (husband); three sisters and two brothers. Survived by daughter, Nancy (Bill) Bauder of Cottonwood, and grandsons: James (Paula) Clesen of Geneva, Illinois, Don (Sherri) Bauder of Cottonwood, and Douglas (Kirstin) Bauder of Cortland, Illinois and four great-grandchildren. Sister; Hedwig Kuczek of Arlington Heights, Il Sally worked as a drapery seamstress and caregiver prior to moving to Cottonwood in 2003. Sally volunteered her time in many nursing homes in Illinois and at "Infinia", in Cottonwood. She was a "Minister of Care" at her two parish churches in Illinois. Sally was a member of Immaculate Conception's Travelling Rosary Group and a 59-year breast cancer survivor and member of the Happy Huggers (Cottonwood) She served mankind with her kindness, charity and good sense of humor. She will be missed by the many people she had touched with her true blue eyes and friendly manner. A Farwell Gathering at Westcott Funeral Home on Mingus Avenue, Cottonwood on Sept 23 (Friday) at 9:30 A.M.; followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Parish Church. Interment will be in Niles, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, a remembrance in her name to the House of Ruth or the Building Fund at Immaculate Conception Parish, 700 N. Bill Gray Road, Cottonwood.