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Funeral services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:00 am. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 8-9 am.
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Gulfport, MS (formerly of Racine) – Gail Lamar Paricka, age 69, passed away at Gulfport Care Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, leaving a legacy of love and service.
Gail was born in Racine, WI on January 11, 1955. She graduated from Case High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Gail served our community as a registered nurse for over 20 years.
Gail had a radiant smile and infectious laugh. She loved her family and was always there to help anyone in need. On October 23, 1982, she married the love of her life, Paul Paricka who passed away at the young age of 56 in 2007. Gail had unwavering faith; loved studying the Bible, planting flowers, especially roses, and spending time with her family. She loved jewelry with diamonds and other precious gemstones.
Special recognition and heartfelt gratitude go to Gail’s devoted niece, Alaina Pahlavan, who provided dedicated and compassionate hands-on care for Gail during the last four years of her life. Your unwavering support & kindness brought comfort and dignity to Gail. Your efforts will always be cherished by her family & friends.
Surviving are her mother, Nora (nee: Torosian, Lamar) Soens; children, Paul Andrew Paricka and Gabrielle Alise Paricka; brothers and sisters, Bruce (Sherryl Koep) Lamar, Lisa (Jim) Spodick, Jill (Rob) Moebius, Craig Lamar and Bobbie Jean Lamar (Kamran Pahlavan); & nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Gail was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Lamar; step-father, Ron Soens; sister, Jamie Stuart, brother, Melvin Lamar, Jr.; and niece, Lauren Spodick.
Funeral services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:00 am. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 8-9 am.
Denise Rossi says
To Paul and Gabrielle and Gail’s family: I was heartbroken to hear of Gail’s passing.
Tony and I have many wonderful memories with Gail and Paul and kids in Wisconsin.
May she rest in peace in God’s loving embrace.
Jeanette LeBon-Lipari says
Myen deepest condolences to Gail’s family. Gail was such a special person who always had a helping hand or caring heart for anyone that needed it. Anyone that ever met her would never be able to forget her. I was blessed to have had her as my cousin and loved her very much. I will always carry her in my heart and in my memories. RIP my beautiful cousin.
Sharon says
Sending my condolences to the family.
Rosa Mendez says
Jim and Lisa:
I am so sorry for your loss of Gail and, belatedly, for your loss of your sweet daughter, Lauren. They are both in the peaceful arms of God.
Rosa Mendez
Marsha Harrington says
Junior high school besties, fun times at Gifford, North beach, Petrified Springs, downtown at the square. As life would have it, we lost touch, then reconnected several times over the years. We both became registered nurses and moms. By chance, we worked together at the same facility, our paths continued to cross over the years. I will so miss you.
Nancy Demand Czechowicz says
I am so sorry for the loss of Gail! May you find Gods peace and comfort during this time. Gail, rest in peace . Thank you for some great fun, back in our fun years!! Such good memories.
Jill says
Marsha Harrington.
It was so nice to see your name and read your post. Gail treasured her friends.
Gail, you leaving just left a hole in me. I wondered why it is so difficult, this mourning, and I realize it’s only been 2 months. This is really difficult. Out of all the RNs in our family you
were always so kind and hospitable. A gentle heart of
gold who always was so
accommodating, welcoming. She loved us all. Genuine family person just as jeanette
was and still is. Bless you Jeanette..
So fun to be with, willing to visit this one and bringing joy to me by just being herself. We
enjoyed sharing quality time here at my home. Always took on the role to help those needing help, NEVER WITH A GRUDGE, but to help, even if it wore you down. And it did. I remember you telling me how tired you were and you were checking in with your luggage to go see Jamie, and the luggage guy asks how many
pieces you had and you heard
a voice behind you say 2 and
no one was there. You knew who was there helping you bc you knew jamie needed you. You were there for Jamie. You
drove out to help mel & dad u
were an instrument of God
and your sisters learned much
from you. Life is not easy. Sometimes family isn’t kind and may hold things against us, but I will learn hopefully sooner than later to forgive them.
I’m sure, well we will see, but I’m sure you will be the one
who greets me in heaven.