Paula J. Sakalis

Paula Jean Sakalis, age 66, of Springfield, formerly of Athens, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home.

Paula was born February 22, 1954 in Springfield, Illinios, the daughter of Ellis and Eileen (Landreth) Dirks.

She married Don Sakalis on August 19, 1978 at Lutheran Student Center in Macomb, Illinois.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Don; step-daughter, Christina (Mark) Rounds; brothers, Bill (Lisa) , Dale (Karla), Richard (Gwen), and Robert; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Paula is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Dirk.

She owned and operated a hair stylist salon, PJs Unlimited, in Macomb for many years.  Paula was an accomplished seamstress.

She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Springfield.

Visitation for Paula will be held on Sunday, December 27 ^, 2020 from 1:00 until 5:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 10:00 at Indian Point Cemetery near Athens with Rev. James Hennig officiating.

Due to the COVID situation, restrictions of the number of people in the funeral home and face coverings will be enforced.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Camp CILCA, 4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall, Illinois 62625.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared and an on-line video tribute of Paula is available here: