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Michele "Patsy Dulak" Louise Dulak Beye

Grayslake, IL, USA

January 22, 1967 - February 18, 2021

Jan 22, 1967 - Feb 18, 2021

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Cathy Gabor

I think about Patsy so often and recall all the good times we shared. I will always have an image in my mind's eye: Patsy throwing back her head and laughing. She had such a gift for finding humor in even the darkest moments. Love you always, my frined!

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Hope Chapman

Michele's birthday with her mom!

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Hope Chapman

Today, I am celebrating the life of Michele and most importantly her eternal life. Happy First Birthday in... Read more Today, I am celebrating the life of Michele and most importantly her eternal life. Happy First Birthday in Heaven, Michele!

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Kevin Higgins

I think of my dear friend Patsy almost every day. Poetry slamming rebel who could make a punch bowl fill with cocktails and a room fill with wisdom at the same time. We went stride for stride in our most evolutionary era as educators and she never let me miss a step.

Years later, in her weakest hours, she remained a laser like mind of wit and grit and again, despite her softened gate, she took the time to strengthen me when I needed it most.

That was her parting gift.

Today, her double nickel birthday, I hoist a glass to say cheers and send out some prayers for having had such an amazing comrade and peer.

I miss you Patsy, thank you for everything. I hope you’re having a beautiful birthday watching over us all.

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Eric Rivera

I don't recall I ever saw Michele without a smile. I'm sure she didn't smile all the time, but that's how I remember her. I loved her sense of humor. My favorite memory is when she left cookie crumbs on my seat at a parent-teacher conference dinner. From that point on, I called her Cookies. Michele I miss you.

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Martha Erickson

Patsy is laughter . Big heart felt laughter. Poetry and paintings that just made sense. Dancing, drinking tea, people who allowed me to share what she saw and how. She was up for anything. Long distance drives that inspired me to do the same. ❤️

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Constance Lange

Michele, for whatever reason I started thinking of you today. I just passed my grandchildren off to their mother (my daughter) and started thinking how Issa will not have this as a memory when he gets older.

Your commitment to the needs of your students will be remembered for a long time. You were a great co-worker at Best Practice and friend. I will miss you.

Connie

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Charlotte Nielsen

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!

Maureen Broom

Patsy and I worked together at the Bulls in the mid 90's. It was such a fun job and she was a blast to work with. So funny and sassy...smart and kind. I have a dress in my closet that is my "Patsy dress" and a bowling pin bottle opener I won at one of her parties. At her baby shower I remember asking her, 'Your name is Michele?!' I thought that was hilarious that she had two legit names, both of them suiting her. What a unique human. I was so sad to hear she passed. She left her mark on me. Rest In Peace, Patsy.

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Charlotte Nielsen

Jude McDougall

Thank you for making the virtual service available today. It warmed my heart to see how many lives she has touched. Her kindness and spirit of giving lives on. Your poem was so heartfelt and hit on so many points about who she was. Michele would have been proud. I also loved your comment about being careful not to walk out of your shoes. Humor is so very important in a time of such profound loss. Please remember to reach out when the pace of planning and celebrating Michele's life settles down and the silence sets in. Just know you are not alone. Thank you for sharing the slideshow and all the precious moments in her life. She was loved by so many and her spirit will live on in all the lives she touched over the years. Take good care of yourselves. May the memories make you smile!

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Lisa Gehm

Hope Chapman

We lift up Michele’s beloved son, Issa, and dear family, and friends with heartfelt prayer.... One of the many ways Michele expressed her love for others was to bake delicious homemade cookies. For Christmas, she would make several batches of traditional cookies to give as a gift. How delicious! How delightful! How dear of her! We know Michele as a woman of faith, which filled her heart with the hope and joy she radiated. She believed in miracles and God’s faithful promises. We are so thankful for the gift of Michele’s life, life everlasting, in the presence of the unconditional love of God our Father. We shall meet again!

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Pilar McIntyre

It was a lovely service, thank you for making it available. Beautiful poem, Char. My deepest condolences to all of Patsy's family and friends. She touched so many lives, and I am forever grateful for her friendship, laughter, kindness and passion.

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Lisa Gehm

Michael Myers

Michelle and I worked together at Best Practice HS back in the early 2000s. She was an astute, wise, and humane colleague whose input and insight helped me navigate the challenges of teaching. She was also a pal--one of my favorite comrades, with whom I shared plenty of laughs, wry observations, a little a gossip, and a few struggles. RIP, old friend.

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Lisa Boxer

As I say goodbye today to my friend and teammate Michelle, I am thinking about what a truly amazing woman she was. Kind, selfless, so very funny, knew how to make even the darkest situations comical and light up a room. Her infectious laugh made all of us laugh, even when we should be crying. Oh, How we needed her that first week of school! She was strong in her beliefs, but never discounted others’ beliefs and tried to fight for everyone. she beat to her own drummer and She spoke her mind, but was willing to listen to everyone else’s opinions as well. She was an amazing mom, teacher, and friend. I keep heading to her room to talk to her, but she is not there. The loss of her presence at school is overwhelming. I know she’s looking down at us and saying, you got this girlfriends!!! We love you Michele. Be at peace and know we have got this!!! Love you friend.

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Kira Coate

Beautifully said. I know this is a tremendous loss for you all. ❤️ Beautifully said. I know this is a tremendous loss for you all. ❤️ Beautifully said. I know this is a tremendous loss... Read more

Kira Coate

I met Michele early in my career at Frederick School. Little did she know, she is the standard to which I measure all other special educators. Fifteen years later, no one compares. She quickly became part of my work family and I am honored to say, a friend.

I will cherish my memories of her
loving and loyal
laughing
brave and generous
wordsmith
fiercely witty
baker
… holiday cookies, lucky Luisa!
… The World's Best chocolate chip birthday cookies, “it’s the vanilla!”
wicked smart

Princess Dulak
lucky to have known her
better because of her

My heart goes out to Issa, Maggie, and Fallou.
My deepest sympathies to Char and family.
I mourn with her friends.
I love you forever, Michele!

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Lisa Boxer

Lucia Borgen

2020, Bayport, MN, USA

Michele, Issa & Char’s road trip to Minnesota

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Lucia Borgen

We love you Michele and will miss your beautiful face & soul. Please try to keep Greg, Eddie, Steve, my dad... Read more We love you Michele and will miss your beautiful face & soul. Please try to keep Greg, Eddie, Steve, my dad (Ed) and your dad ... Read more We love you Michele and will miss your beautiful face... Read more

Beth Nielsen

When our siblings got together, I was so glad to have another fierce, funny, unapologetically honest, quirky, smart and kind member of the family. She was more a sister than a sibling in-law. I will miss her laugh, our witty banters and our alliance as the free spirited, adventurers of the family.

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Colleen Donohoe

1996, Chicago, IL, USA

Patsy and Ralph Lauren

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Colleen Donohoe

I met Patsy when she was living with Jill and working at the Jazz Bulls. We had lots (too much) fun back ... Read more I met Patsy when she was living with Jill and working at the Jazz Bulls. We had lots (too much) fun back in those days. A favorite... Read more I met Patsy when she was living with Jill and working... Read more

Sonja Kosanovic

The world is changed because she lived. It is changed again now that she is gone. I will miss her so much.

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Eileen Beem

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Sylvia Romero

My thoughts and prayers to Michele’s family. I had the pleasure of working with my friend Michele. Rest In Peace.

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Maria DeLeon

Our deepest condolences to Issa and the rest of the family.

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Jean Mall

A Great Leader with a big heart!

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Cathy Gabor

1995, Bethany, West Virginia, USA

Dancing with Patsy (Michelle) at my wedding

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Cathy Gabor

Patsy, the name I knew Michelle by, was my roommate and friend in Chicago. We shared a dilapidated flat on... Read more Patsy, the name I knew Michelle by, was my roommate and friend in Chicago. We shared a dilapidated flat on Kenmore where the only... Read more Patsy, the name I knew Michelle by, was my roommate... Read more

Kira Coate

Michele once told me a story of asking a drug dealer to not sell drugs in front of her Chicago flat... would... Read more Michele once told me a story of asking a drug dealer to not sell drugs in front of her Chicago flat... would this be “that flat”?... Read more Michele once told me a story of asking a drug dealer... Read more

Jude McDougall

I remember Michele with a smile! We lived together in Burlington,Vt & some of my fondest memories include stories from our time together on Sherman St. And working together at The Daily Planet restaurant. Michele was one of a kind...smart, funny, strong-willed and had an infectious laugh. I will miss our Zoom meets and banters! She will always remain in my heart and when I think of her, I will smile & lift my cup of coffee in her honor. Thank you for being my friend!

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