Paula K. Rork Obituary (1954

Paula K. Rork, age 71, of Pontiac, formerly of Cullom, IL, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at 4:12 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Goldwater Care of Pontiac. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Cullom, IL. A private family graveside will be held at a later date at Westlawn Cemetery in Cullom, IL, with Pastor Lloyd Evans officiating. Memorials in Paula’s memory may be made to the Nursing Staff at Goldwater Care of Pontiac, as a gratitude for all of their love and care. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, Cullom, has been entrusted with her arrangements. Paula was born on July 4, 1954, in Fairbury, IL, to Victor and Pauline (Long) Culkin. She is survived by her three beloved children: Andy (Jill) Rork of Pontiac, IL, Karie (Leon) Martin of Reddick, IL; Kristi Hendrix of Streator, IL; 11 adored grandchildren: Mason (Annika) Rork, Eric Hiller, Trent Rork, Alana (Devin) Long, Mason Christianson, Stephanie (Patrick Penna) Martin, Brett Martin, Jessica Martin, Maxwell Martin, Blake Stites, Michelle Handrix; 1 great-grandchild: Nyla Hiller; and two sisters: Karen (Dennis) Darling, Joanie (Steve) Ponton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and the staff at Goldwater Care of Pontiac who became like family to her over the years. She is preceded in death by her grandmother: Beryl Long, parents, and one sister: Vickie Culkin. Paula was a graduate of Cullom High School. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant at Prairieview in Danforth, IL, and Livingston Manor for many years. Paula was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan who enjoyed watching all of their games. Paula had a kind heart that was filled with endless love for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and her nieces and nephews. She valued all of the time she spent with them, and all of the memories made. Those memories will forever be cherished and remembered by all of her loved ones. She will truly be missed by all of those who knew and loved her. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.