SPRINGFIELD, IL - Pamela Gail Klauzer, died on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at St. John's Hospital.

Pamela was born in Inglewood, Calif., the daughter of Anson and Pearl Knause Sears.

Pamela worked at Radio City Music Hall as a Rockettes dancer, she was a foster parent to many children, worked as a mail carrier for the USPS and retired as a phlebotomist from St. John's Hospital.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, bowling, gardening, camping, kayaking, singing, dancing and was an animal lover.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Peter Sears.

She is survived by one son, Michael Walden, Sr., of Springfield; one brother, Charles Sears of Staatsburg, N.Y.; two sisters, Babbette Ferrari of Stuart, Fla., and Donna George of Rosendale, Calif.; three grandchildren, Isabella, Jacey and Michael Walden, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation will be accorded by Springfield Crematory.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.