Paula Mills, 59, passed away at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital on June 3, 2017 at 11:24 a.m.

 

Paula was born on September 12, 1957 in Springfield, IL; daughter of Myron and Patricia (Burg) Mizeur.

 

Paula is survived by her mother, her daughter: Katie (Luke) Hanger of Lincoln, IL; one grandson: Harrison Hanger of Lincoln, IL. She was preceded in death by her father and sister: Pammy Mizeur.

 

Paula was a graduate of Ursline and I.S.U. she retired from Illinois Department of Corrections as a counselor. Through the years at Logan County Corrections she made lasting friendships which continued through get togethers and the birthday clubs. Paula enjoyed trips to Riverboats, Las Vegas, Florida, and Europe. She became a Cub fan later in life plus NCAA basketball and avid QVC fan, but her #1 fan was her grandson Harrison. Her infectious laugh and sense of humor will be remembered forever.

 

Services for Paula will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday June 8, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Geoffrey Horton officiating. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service (9:00-11:00 a.m.) also at the church. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Springfield ,IL. Memorials may be made in Paula’s name to Carroll Catholic School of the Humane Society of Logan County. Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL.