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Obituary

Paula Pillote Shafer passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on December 15, 2024, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 67, due to ovarian cancer. Born on December 16, 1956, in Rockford, Illinois, she called Hudson, Ohio, her home before retiring to Key West, Florida, and Traverse City, Michigan.

She was a proud alumna of the University of Illinois, where she met her husband of 46 years, David. They were blessed with one daughter, …

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What were Paula's favorite drinks?
Sauvignon Blanc and Coffee
Sauvignon Blanc and Coffee
Sauvignon Blanc and Coffee

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Born

December 16th, 1956
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Graduated from college

1978
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
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Got married to David Shafer

1978

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Allen & Shaw Cremations
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Mrs. Paula Shafer