To Paula's Family and loved ones: I am so sorry for your loss. 

I had the pleasure of knowing Paula through my time working at the Elks. Paula welcomed me onto the team from the start. Anytime I saw Paula, I would ask her how she was doing and she'd always say "Hanging in there." She was a genuinely kind person and she had the best Donald Duck impression in the whole city!

I only just now learned that Paula had passed. Please forgive my tardy condolences. To her family and friends, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I met Paula on July 29, 1985, on the front steps of the Art Institute of Chicago. We were all waiting for the Poplar Creek Music Bus to pick us up to take us to see Rick Springfield in concert. (I was 16 years old and she was 18.) Our mutual passion for him and our shared first name bonded her and I and we became life-long friends. We had a lot of fun over the years. She was sweet and had a gentle soul. We hadn't been able to hang out at all in quite a few years, especially after my paralysis and her health issues, but we spoke over the phone or video call quite a bit. I just spoke to her a few weeks ago. I will miss her greatly. She will always have a special place in my heart.

She also loved her fur babies. I’m grateful and honored to be able to have adopted her cat Jessie after Paula’s move. We enjoyed talking on FaceTime so she could say hi to Jessie. Every night I’ll give Jessie a kiss from her mama Paula.

She was a beautiful person both inside and out. She had the biggest heart full of love and caring for everyone. She was a very devoted daughter and niece, she put her family & friends ahead of her self.

I met Paula through our friends Nancy & Paula, she was such a kind, cheerful person, it was easy to become friends. She was a lot of fun, I enjoyed our get togethers. She was my bridesmaid at my wedding.

Paula and two friends as BM's(bridesmaids) at my wedding 1996.

Paula, me, mom, sister Ary and dad Christmas time 1983.

Mom, me and Paula hanging out and being goofy, 1984.

Paula getting a big hug from my little sister Ary, 1982.

Paula with Ian just before we went to meet Keith Urban.

I know this photo is messed up. Blame the old school PhotoMat back in the 80s but this is how I'll always remember Paula. Hanging with me wearing her Rick Springfield T-shirts and happy. She was always a part of my family just like I was a part of hers.

Remembering you as I look back at this old photo from 1988.

Paula and I in Grand Haven Michigan in 2002 for a girls weekend we had such a good time!

My Paula, I will miss our talks and the way we teased each other on our birthdays.   You are the little sister I never had.   From day one you wanted me to date your brother only to be told get in the house NOW!!  I will cherish my memories until we see each other again.  I love you sister. We will take good care of Rufus for you.  Don't party in heaven too much.   With love, your sister in law Lee

Such a happy day when you picked up Rufus!

Me and my “Dearie” see you on the other side my friend… I will never forget you…

Paula and my son Carlos she was his “Auntie Paula” his first babysitter too..She loved coming out to Tinley Park to hangout with us…

My nickname for Paula was “Dearie” she will always be my “Dearie”

Paula loved spending her Christmas Eves with us (The Viramontes Family)

Dear Lukos Families:
We are so very sorry for your loss.  God has her now and if you believe you will meet again.
Sending your family all the love and support. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you and wish you peace and comfort.  She'll certainly be missed.  On a side note Paula and I were party in laws and if she heard I was coming she would come too.  And today she is partying on the other side.  God Bless Paula and God Bless You All.

OBITUARY

Paula Marie Lukos

August 8, 1966 – September 16, 2024

Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home

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