Carol Pajewski

Carol Pajewski

November 19, 1936 - January 18, 2025

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Carol Catherine Pajewski, 88, of Platteville, formerly of Milwaukee, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025.  A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is assisting the family.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Carol was born on November 19, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Michael Frank and Bertha Anastasia (Lazarski) Nowicki.  She was married to James Pajewski on February 8, 1958, in Milwaukee.  Carol attended Alverno College and worked as a computer operator for the 440th Air Force Reserve for many years. She enjoyed cooking big family meals including czarnina on holidays, and her grandchildren say she made the world's best potato salad. Her family carries on traditions that Carol loved including walking on the beach in Milwaukee collecting 'beach glass,' attending the State Fair, collecting Christmas ornaments and decorating the Christmas tree. Her greatest love and joy was her family, especially family picnics with her daughter Jean, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Carol is survived by three children, Rick Pajewski, Jean Zawacki and Don (Paula) Pajewski; seven grandchildren, Ricky (Rose) Pajewski, Danielle (Kyle) Kuffel, Tyler (Yaz) Zawacki, Jessica Zawacki, Anastasia Pajewski, Sophia Pajewski and Maryna Pajewski; great-grandchildren, Keira, McKenna, Nicolas, Josai, Isai, Nalani, Dominic, Liam and Owen. Many nieces and nephews will also remember “Auntie Carol.” Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Marcella, Elizabeth “Betty”, Florence and Dolores, and Grandma Carol joins her great-granddaughter Angelita in heaven.

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The Millers
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Dear Jean, Jessie, Tyler and families - sending each of you our love as you grieve the loss of your mom, grandma and great grandma. May she rest in peace. May the memories you share bring you joy and comfort.
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William and Vickie Franecki
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Our Aunt Carol was one of those special people in life who are born with a smile on their face and a happy heart to match. Carol was the youngest daughter of my grandparents Mike and Bertha Nowicki. She also was the youngest of the five Nowicki sisters too. At an early age I remembered her interactions with the family as energized and friendly, full of excitement. She married my Uncle Jim who was a handsome and joyful spirit just like her. They shared many good years together, raised a family of three kids, Ricky, Jeannie, and Donny, and faced the challenges that life sometimes presents. I will always remember my Aunt Carol for the graciousness and love she so often shared with my wife Vickie and I. And her love wasn't fickle. I will always remember returning from college with a long beard and hair to match, she didn't blink an eye and accepted me with love in her heart, no judgement or attitude, just acceptance for her nephew Bill. Throughout life she was a warm hearted, funny, and loving person. Truly she was one of the good soul's of this earth and we were all lucky to have known and loved her. No doubt she is in heaven today with her sisters, parents, and other friends and family enjoying a good story or two. Rest in peace Aunt Carol.
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William and Vickie Franecki
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Our Aunt Carol was one of those special people in life who were born with a smile on their face and a happy heart to match. At an early age I remembered her interactions with the family as energized and friendly. She married a handsome man, my Uncle Jim, who shared her joy and happiness too. Together they enjoyed life, raised three great kids, and faced the challenges life throws at us all. As I grew up she always treated me with dignity and respect. And her love was not fickle. After returning from college with a long beard and hair to match she did not flinch a bit and gave me a big loving hug. Unconditional love, that was my Aunt Carol. She shared this love with everyone she met along life's way. Truly she was one of those good soul's we were all lucky to have met here on earth and not doubt she is sharing her love and laughter with family and friend's in heaven today. Rest in peace Aunt Carol.
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Terry Watson
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Carol was my wonderful coworker and friend. She will be missed dearly. She will forever be within my heart. Terry Watson

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