Age 81, of Manhattan, IL passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born July 25, 1935 in Joliet, IL to the late Martin and Enid (nee Grogan) Timm. She graduated from Joliet Township High School and received her degree in nursing through Presbyterian St. Lukes in Chicago, IL. Paulette was formerly employed as a nurse anesthetist at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, CA, Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, and Silver Cross Medical Center, and recently was a RN at Statesville Prison. She was a hard worker and took great pride in her career as a nurse. She also formerly owned and operated Lickety Split in Romeville, IL and RT's Drive-In in Manhattan for several years. Member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manhattan. She had many hobbies but she loved downhill skiing. Paulette will be greatly missed. She was a very generous woman and has touched many lives. Surviving are her sister, Janet (Bill) Hnetkovsky of Manhattan; niece, Lynn Hnetkovsky of Manhattan; and nephew, Stephen (Nixie) Hnetkovsky, and his family, Katie and Raechel, of Albion, IL. Preceding her in death was her brother, Charles Timm. The family would like to thank the staff at Our Lady of Angels for their kindness and special care they had given Paulette. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home: 1201 Wyoming Ave, Joliet, IL 60435. Family will be receiving friends at Our Lady of Angels from 8:30 a.m. until time of services. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Manhattan. Memorial donations in her name to the St. Joseph School Scholarship Fund or Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home would be appreciated.