She was born on June 9, 1949 in Peoria, a daughter of Leonard Erlichman and Dorothy (Levinson) Erlichman. Preceded by her late husband, Frederick Cooklin.
Paula is survived by her son, Kevin Erlichman of New Port Richey, Florida.
Paula’s graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Peoria Hebrew Cemetery in West Peoria. Rabbi Bryna Milkow will officiate. Her visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. also on Sunday at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Freedomhouseillinoise.org.
Online condolences may be left for Paula’s family at www.davison-fulton.com.