Obituary for Betty Jean Patek Passed away at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Age 86 years. Survived by her loving children Linda (John) Smarker of Springfield, MO.
, Carol (Tony) Merkel of Wilmington, IL. and David L. Patek (Carrie Becker) of Palatine, IL. Her cherished grandchildren Jennifer (Adam) Kapchinske of Heyworth, IL and Anthony (Natalie) Merkel of Wilmington, IL.
Loving great-grandmother of nine, Chayse and Cole Donovan, Madilyn and McKynlee Kapchinske, Samantha, Henry, Josiah, Charlotte and Caleb Merkel. Her sister Patricia Harder (Raymond, decease) of LaPorte, IN. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Her exercise buddies at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center Cardio Rehab Gym and her lunch lady friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Irene (nee Hense) Gillham and her husband of 57 years David A. Patek (2011). Betty was born January 8, 1932 in Union Mills, Indiana.
Longtime Joliet resident. Betty loved music and listening to her children’s many concerts, flower gardening and baking, especially around the holiday’s, making homemade rolls and delicious specialty cookies. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd. , Sunday, September 9 at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 9th from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Lying in State at the First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave. in La Porte, IN.
, Monday, September 10th at 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:30 A.M. Interment Union Mills Cemetery in Union Mills, IN. Memorials to Presence St. Joseph Medical Center Cardio Rehab Gym or American Stroke Association will be appreciated. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty Jean Patek please visit our Sympathy Store.
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07:00 PM Carlson Holmquist Sayles Funeral Home 2320 Black Road Joliet, IL, US, 60435 carlsonfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net Order Flowers for the Service Guaranteed delivery before Betty’s Service begins. Lying in State SEP 10. 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM First United Methodist Church 1225 Michigan Avenue La Porte, IN, US, 46350 Order Flowers for the Lying in State Guaranteed delivery before Betty’s Lying in State begins.
Service SEP 10. 11:30 AM First United Methodist Church 1225 Michigan Avenue La Porte, IN, US, 46350 Order Flowers for the Service Guaranteed delivery before Betty’s Service begins.
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