Paula M. Wolek, 71 of Lake in the Hills, passed away Feb. 25, 2013, at the Pepper Family Hospice in Barrington, surrounded by her loving family.

Paula was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to John  and Mary (Sterling) Robson.

Paula is survived by her husband of 30 years, Richard W. Wolek; children, James Long, and Bobbi Long; step-children Kathleen (Keith) Chantrey, and Tom (Sheri) Wolek; granddaughter Kaitlyn Chantrey; sister Susie (Chuck) Hiles; and brothers Clare, Harry, Tom, and Gene Conrad; mother and father-in-law Richard T. and Florence Wolek; brother-in-laws Ken (Sue) and Brian (Kristi) Wolek; and sister-in-law Nancy (Ray) Mills; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Jerry Conrad, and was a friend of Bill W. for 32 years.

Paula was an excellent cook, photographer, crafter and extremely loving grandmother.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St, Barrington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation of Northeastern Illinois, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010.  Please omit flowers.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.davenportfamily.com.  Call 847-381-3411 for information.