Emilia J. Pavich

Emilia “Dee” J. Pavich, nee Drzewiecki, age 92, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William R. Pavich. Loving mother of Michael (Renee) Pavich. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Drzewiecki. Fond sister of the late William (late Marie) Woodin, late Virginia (late John) Stickney, late Estelle (late Woodrow) Hanson, the late Sister Margaret Mary, OSB, and Dorothy (late Andrew) Bojanowski. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Michelle and Dave Burke. Grandma “Dee” to Brodrick (Christina), Grant, Sean, Mary, Abigail, Christopher, and Nicholas Burke. Visitation Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. South Holland, IL. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 700 E. 170th St. South Holland, IL with Rev. Anthony Talarico officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to South Suburban Humane Society (1103 West End Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411). For further info please contact 708-333-7000.