In memory of Pamela Vranak.

Pam and I used to quiz each other about movie trivia all the time at work. Rarely could I stump her for an answer. She was skilled, and compassionate, and it's hard to imagine the ER without her there. My condolences to the family. We will miss her greatly.

I was fortunate enough to work with Pam for only one year. In that year, I learned so much from her that I am very thankful for. She will always hold a special little place in my heart.

Had you on my mind these past few days,still miss not seeing you in the morning coming in to remind us that another day has come. I know your up above watching us all and keeping us safe. Hope your at peace and wanted to let you know your not forgotten.

Two months and it still hurts... I miss you

Pam, Hearing the news of losing you is crushing. You are one of the most caring,loving, and funny people I have the pleasure to know. You are the best role model of nurses and friends all over. Your smile and dry humor leaves one in tears. I do know that you are in God's arms now. Rest peacefully, and know that you have touched the lives of many.

Goodbyes are not forever.Goodbyes are not the end.They simply mean I'll miss youUntil we meet again!It's been a week and it's been a hard one. I'll try not to cry but rather smile because you were part of my life. It's hard not to cry though. Pam even though you are not here you will always have a place in my heart.

PAM I WILL MISS YOU. JANE AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I WORKED WITH PAM IN THE 80'S IN THE ER, SHE WAS A GREAT NURSE AND GREAT CO-WORKER. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY. LOVE YOU AND GOD BLESS

Pam, I will miss hearing the doors open a little before 6 and seeing you knowing you where there to bring a start to a new day. You will be greatly missed by those of us who got the pleasure of working with you. There will not be a day that goes by that you will not be remembered, I know you will be watching us and keeping us safe from above.

Pam, My heart broke when I heard the news. I saw you just a few weeks ago and I am glad I got to see you as I was passing through. I'll never forget how you took such wonderful care of my dad and always asked me how he was doing. That meant the world to me. You were an amazing nurse and co-worker. You always cared and always helped no matter what needed to be done. You were one in a million. I cannot be there to say goodbye properly tomorrow, but believe me when I tell you my thoughts will be with you, as they have been the past few days. God bless and watch over you.

Pam & I worked together in the ER in the "80's" & became instant friends. Not only were we co-workers but we also shared our birthdays every year, (Feb. 3rd). I will miss our talks on the telephone & running into her @ the local grocery & drug stores. What an awesome person, our Pam. She will be missed & always remembered by me, her "birthday buddy" as we referred to ourselves. Luv ya Pam.............. Walk with God

I went to high school with Pam. We were in orchestra together. Her viola me violin. What fun we had together!, and through the years our yearly Christmas cards and family info just to keep in touch! I will truly miss that and will always remember my orchestra friend!

To Pam's friends, co-workers and family-I'm so very sorry for your loss. When I joined the ER staff in 1985(yikes), Pam was my mentor. I was a total klutz, but Pam showed remarkable patience with me, and impressed me with her practical knowledge and great expertise in working with patients and doctors. What I really liked about Pam was her sense of humor! As you know, she was hysterically funny and irreverent,and every day I worked with her was made shorter and more enjoyable by her witty remarks and off-beat humor. She was truly a friend in need, and I will miss her greatly.

I will miss you girlfriend. Whenever I arrived at work and took a quick glance at the assignment sheet you were watching my reactions, I would frown and without a word you would offer to take the 5002 phone. I will always be thankful for that. I hope you're relaxing on your heavenly "beast" recliner and enjoying an old film, whenever I see one I'll be thinking of you. Give Amy a big hug and kiss for me, someday we'll laugh together again.

I don't think very many people saw Pam as often as I did. She would stop in my store every morning on her way to work for her newspapers & bottle of water. On her days off she would come in & get her deli meats & salads. I think she was in almost every day! Over the years we developed a casual friendship. I am not the only one that has been saddened byh her passing. All of the other morning regulars have all stated their shock and sadness. I will miss her greatly.

I haven't seen Pam in many years but was so sorry to hear of her passing. We went to Junior and Senior High together and I would run in to her during my years at KMH. In reading the tributes people have left, it seems she never lost her sense of humor which is what I remember about her.My thoughts are with her and her family.

To Pam's family, friends and co-workers my deepest sympathy!Let it be said, in this time of sorrow that Pam lived her life with truth, honesty and courage. Her quiet reserve reflects her sincerity, her directness...her honesty and her work ethic...her perseverance. Sorry Pam, you can't " live off the fat of the land " anymore. But you are in a far better place now. You will be happily remembered and sadly missed!

Pam,I was very saddened to hear of your passing. I have known many nurses in my career, and I have to say you were one of the best. You were always a professional who always let me know where I stood with you. Upfront, direct, honest. I remember when I first started in the ED at Kenosha. Your organizational abilities were legendary. Although the original ED was small and was a challenge to maintain, you were one of the stars who really considered the importance of having every piece of equipment from a tongue depressor to pacing pads at your fingertips. There was never any doubt when we built the new ED that I wanted you to be a part of the planning team. Although the department staff went through many, and I mean many renditions of the plans, you were always providing common sense input from every angle. The torture you went through as we progressed from one phase to another, having to constantly move supplies and equipment, you were there at every turn. I never had to worry the supply needs wouldn't be met, because you were there. I never hesitated to assure people from other departments that our unit was always stocked, prepared and ready to go. You made me look good. I knew every time a staff member or nurse opened a drawer or a cabinet, they would find what they needed.Thank you for taking the time during my illness to send a card, a note, and always a prayer card. I knew you were thinking of me all the way through. I am sure you are organizing all of the cabinets and drawers somewhere. And in your true "Pamism" way, telling them what you think and how things should be. I will miss that dry sense of humor. May God raise you up, hold you gently in the palm of his hand, and comfort you with His forgiving grace.

I will so miss going to the ER and seeing Pam, and being greeted with "how's your day going?" She was always interested in helping to make your day better. She kept that department organized. When I needed to know what the ER needed to help do their jobs easier, Pam was the first person I'd go to. I loved her no nonsense personality and our chats. I respected her as both a nurse and person. She reminded me so of my dearly departed aunt, who was so like Pam both as a nurse and person. I'll miss that connection. I hope you are now at peace. Your family should know just how deeply you will be missed.

To Jane and the entire Vranak Family,Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your sister, Pam. May God hold you all close at this difficult time. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pam is loved and respected by all her co-workers. Her "to the point" personality is something I have always admired. I will miss our conversations about history, classic movies, and the social problems this community faces. I especially enjoyed hearing some of your more non-conventional solutions to the problems we face. Working in the emergency room for over thirty years is an accomplishment very few can achieve. I have always admired your ability to deal with a difficult situation with competence, compassion, and of course with a few well placed "Pamism's". With just a few words you could always make me laugh. You would always find time to send me a card or letter when I needed it. Sometimes it would be accompanied by a well timed "how you doin?" phone call. I only wish I could have been as good of a friend as you were to me. "Love you, miss you, miss you more".

PamThis all still seems unreal to me. It's hard to thinkI'm not going to see you. It's hard to know that I won't to have another conversation with you. I toldyou that when I first met you I was intimidated by you, but I put forth all my kindness and eventuallywon your heart. I'm going to miss all your little phrases,our venting to each other, our conversation, me tryingto teach you how to use a computer. You are one of the few people in my life that I trust and thank youfor being part of my life. Thank for always knowing whatto say when I was down. Thank you for thinking of my children like they were your blood and always taking the time to ask how they were doing. Thank you fir telling meyou loved me when I thought no one did. There's so muchmore I wish I could have said to you. If I had only know I would have hugged you a little bit harder and told you howimportant you are to me. Always remember that I love youand will miss you more than you can ever know. Thank you, Pam for being a part of my life. I'll never everforget you.

Pam- I will miss your "playstation" (I always knew where to find your charts), your kindness (still have the cough drops) and your "morning" at 6 am. As you always told the nightshift before they left work, "be careful on the way home." You will be greatly missed. Love, Suzi

We will miss you Pam. We will miss your "shiny new quarters", your words of wisdom, your "playstation" and the blanket under it. We will miss your great t-shirt ideas, your "hit rewind and playback", and especially "Ten minutes to Roger and Marvs", and "Who's my 3 o:clock girlfriend". We send condolences to Pam's family in this time of sorrow. Know that Pam was loved by all of her coworkers and her life impacted many of us in many ways. She was an awesome nurse and workfriend. And one more Pamism....."MISS YOU...LOVE YOU....MISS YOU MORE"

I have known Pam for 25 years, she was my buddy. I would see her almost every morning at Southport Pantry where she would stop on her way to work. Our professions brought us together on a regular basis. Pam shared her ER desk with me when I was called to the ER. On occasion I was her patient and she always went above and beyond for me. Pam was one of the most caring nurses that I had the privilege to work with. I will miss her. Her passing is truly a loss to this community. I wish she would have called.