Obituary of Patricia Burkhardt

Patricia L. Burkhardt (nee Howell) Age 86, of Morris, and formerly Joliet, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Morris Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born in Ottawa, IL to the late Lewis and Mary (Schallhammer) Howell, She was raised in the Ottawa area, a graduate of Ottawa High School, Class of 1946. Pat lived in Joliet most of her adult life. She was employed by Reynolds Aluminum in LaGrange, IL and St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet in her later years. Patricia was an avid crafter who enjoyed ceramics, sewing and quilting after retiring. Loving mother of David (Judy) Burkhardt, Nancy (Michael) Whalen, Janet (Dale) Steffes, William (Lisa) Burkhardt, Linda (Kevin) Lenz and the late Orville William Burkhardt in infancy; beloved grandmother of Erin Burklane, Sean Burkhardt; Christi Benson, Tad Steffes, Jodi Welp, Molli Salzman and Jake Steffes; Katharine Burkhardt; Brett Lenz, Paige Lenz and the late Scott Lenz; dear "G.G." of Anna, Jack, Kyle, Ben, Zack, Kara, Charlie, Vivian and Maggie. Sister-in-law of Jim (Shirley) and Richard (Fern) Burkhardt and dear aunt of several including, Brian and June Hackler. Preceded in death by her parents; husband William; son Orville William; grandson Scott; one brother, Lewis "Bud"; and three sisters, Edith Hackler, Thelma Besich and Mary Frantzen. As it was Patricia's wish, cremation rites have been accorded and private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Children's Hospital of Peoria, IL in memory of her late grandson Scott Lenz, would be appreciated. For information (815) 942-5040