Annette Marie Pahl

Annette Marie Pahl, 54, of Lockport, IL, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on July 5, 2021. She was born on August 22,1966 in Chicago. She was married 21 years to her beloved husband Rich Pahl. She was a devoted stepmother of Rachael (Brett) Kaiser, and mother of Rob and Ty and the late Baby Schoeling; loving daughter of the late William Whitcraft and Barbara (nee Szatkowski); cherished sister of Sandra (Greg) Aloia, brother Steven Whitcraft, and sister Elaine Whitcraft. She is survived by many Uncles, Aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Annette had a fond interest in horseback riding, and a love for cats and dogs. She excelled in an artistic nature through her drawings and paintings that carried over into her home décor and back yard paradise. She enjoyed gardening, baking, dancing and all things country. Family gatherings and vacations were among the many things she cherished. Her smile radiated through her fun-loving charismatic personality that lit up all faces that surrounded her. She adored the special needs children she worked with as if they were her own. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Orland Funeral Home located at 9900 W. 143rd St. Orland Park, IL. There will be a service held at the funeral home at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pahl Children Memorial Trust through Providence Bank.