Barbara “Barb” Jane Paul, 86, of Lynwood, IL, transitioned into

spirit suddenly on December 28, 2022.

Barbara was born on August 27, 1936, in Chicago Heights, IL to

Charles and Bernice Tafelski. Barbara graduated from Bloom High

School in 1954.  She worked for Ameritech in Chicago for over 20

years.  Barbara worked as a caregiver and babysitter for many

families after she retired.

Barbara is survived by two daughters, Laurie (Mike) Salmon and

Amy Synko. Her beloved Grandchildren, Heidi Niego, Nicholas and

Andrew Synko. Sister Marilyn (John) Bricks, and niece Raegan

Bricks-(Jrod) Davis. Barbara was preceded in death by her father,

Charles, and mother, Bernice.

Barbara was a loving, caring, spunky and courageous woman. She

adored her daughters and grandchildren. Barbara was a source of

strength, encouragement, and laughter to her daughters. Her

second love was animals and especially her kitties.  Barbara was a

loving cat mom to many adopted stray cats. She also loved

decorating her home, making it cozy and inviting.

Barbara will be greatly missed but her spirit lives on in all who

were privileged enough to know her. A celebration of life will be

held at a later date.

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In lieu of flowers Barbara really wants donations made to the

Humane Society. She specified Munster or Chicago Heights but any

Humane society will honor Barbs legacy.

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