Pamela Ann Wienke, age 70, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, after a short battle with Alzheimer's Disease. "Wink", as she was affectionately known by her friends, resided at the Citadel Memory Care facility in Northbrook, Illinois at the time of her death. Pam was born on July 18, 1954, at Resurrection Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Beloved sister of Robin Wienke and Chris Wienke. Loving aunt of Christopher Wienke, Matthew Wienke, Sarah Pavlis, and Adam Wienke. Fond cousin of Mary Susan McDonald and Karen Wood. Pam was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Louise (nee Rapeh) Wienke. Pam graduated in 1972 from Sullivan High School in Chicago. Upon graduation she worked as an Electrical Technician for both Illinois Bell Telephone for 19 years, followed by time with Continental Electric and Home Depot. Pam loved music and played the guitar. She was passionate about animals, especially her beloved cats. Her condominium was full of cat decor; including pillows, pictures, figurines, and "cat" slippers. Later in life she started a dog walking business which began her love of walking every day. She also loved sports cars and owned several MG's over the years. Thank you to Mary Susan McDonald, Karen Wood, and Connie Tracy for their continuing support for Pam over the years as Pam battled this devastating disease. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorials in her name to The Buddy Foundation at www.thebuddyfoundation.org or to The American Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Visitation will be Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 12:00 pm until the Memorial Service at 1:00 pm at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Two Blocks South of Dundee Road) Wheeling, Illinois.