Pamela Rae “Pam” Roberts, 73, of Lena, IL, and formerly Galena, passed away on July 11, 2025, at 12:27 AM at SSM Monroe Hospital, surrounded by family. Per her wishes, a private family gathering will be held later. She was born on May 27, 1952, in Hazel Green, WI, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Herrick) Westemeier. Pam graduated from Galena High School as part of the class of 1970. She married Larry Roberts on October 17, 1970, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Galena. She went on to take on various roles that involved working with people and helping others, always with a smile. She loved contributing to the American Cancer Society, garage sales, crafting, cooking, BINGO, fishing, boating, street rodding, and most of all, her family. Wherever she was or whatever she was doing, she loved being with her friends and family and living life to the fullest. Pam’s survivors include her husband Larry Roberts, two daughters: Tina Abbott and Amy Jo Roberts, three grandchildren: Nevaeh Roberts, Ava and Blake Abbott, four siblings: Jerry (Debbie) Westemeier, Paula Lyden, Patti (Larry) Eggers, Tim (Jennifer) Westemeier, and her beloved dog Toby; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as several grand pets. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Tommy and Terry Westemeier, a sister, Marianne Westemeier, and a nephew, Jeremy Westemeier.
Pamela “Pam” Roberts
She was loved by many! Fly High Pam💜💜
So many fond memories of Pam in High School and at St. Mary’s grade school. Always a smile and fun greeting when meeting her.
Sending my condolences, prayers and love to Larry and family.
Sorry for your loss Larry. I have fond memories of Pam when we were classmates at St. Marys.
So very sorry for your loss Larry, Tina, Amy and siblings. Pam was a great person. She will be missed by many. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs to you all❤️
So sorry for your loss. Pam was a great lady.
So sorry to hear about Pam! She was always a joy to be around and fun at our reunions. My prayers snd thoughts are with you and your family
Ginger Karberg Eisbach 🙏✝️
I know the world (and most of all the Roberts family!) has lost a wonderful woman! Praying for all of you in the many days ahead! Such a sweet, fun, caring lady – may you hold onto all the memories ❤️
I remember mostly when Pam was a “Dairy Dreem Girl” so many years ago; she was the funniest and nicest!
RIP PAM
So sorry for your loss. Larry and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you
So sorry to hear, she was such a great person. Rest now Pam. Barb and Tom Levens
So sorry for your loss, Larry! Pam was so much fun whenever we were with her. Have many memories of double dating with you two! Long time ago. You have our deepest sympathies.
Jerry and Sharon Wachter
So sorry for your loss, Larry! Pam was so much fun whenever we were with her. Have many memories of double dating with you two! Long time ago. You have our deepest sympathies.
Sending hugs and sympathy your way. It was a pleasure and lots of fun working with Pam at The Book Nook so many years ago!
Prayers and thoughts for Larry and the family. I went to school with you, and Pam lived above Pam while growing up, she lived on Franklin Street, and we lived on Elk Street. I was formerly a Stark
Larry you have my sympathy and prayers sorry for your loss. I remember growing up with Pam. We lived on elk Street and she loved down on Franklin. I was a stark from Galena so I remember both is very well. I remember Pam smile as she never was without it. Prayers to you all.
Dear Larry and family, we were sad to hear Pam passed away. We send our sympathies to you all. Mark & Ann Oldenburg
Our deepest sympathies to Larry & the Roberts Family. Pam was such a fun person to be around. Also a big hug to her lifetime friend Pam Sanderson Bloor. They were almost joined at the hip through school. Another Class of 1970 gone too soon. RIP Pam
I’m so sorry for your loss. Pam had a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. It was great to see Pam and to meet Larry. Holding the family near and dear in my thoughts and prayers🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
One of the first people I met when I moved to Galena 50 years ago. Larry and Pam fun to hang out with. Peace Larry and family.
Thinking of the Roberts and Westemeier family during this time of sorrow 🙏
So sincerely sorry for your loss! She was amazing, there was always laughter when Pam was around. I have so many great memories of her. She will be forever missed! Fly high my friend!🙏💕