Catherine M. Patterson - 70
Park Forest, Illinois
Catherine M. "Kate" Patterson nee Osburn. Age 70. Longtime Park Forest resident. Graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis. Received her Bachelor’s of Science in Education from Ball State University and Master's Degree in Education Administration from Governors State University. Retired Special Education Teacher starting her career at Rich Central High School, SPEED Cooperative and in the Matteson and Flossmoor School Districts. Longtime member and Past President of the American Legion Post 1198 Women’s Auxiliary. Past President of the Illinois JCI Senate and Director of the Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation. Executive Director of Tall Grass Arts Association in Park Forest. Wife for 38 years of William Patterson. Proud Mother of Mary (Michael Nettleton) Patterson. Beloved Stepmother of Sean (fiancé Kimberly Januszewski) Patterson, Lisa (Joseph) Niemeyer, Kelly (Stephen) Manchac. "Grandma Kate" of Jaclyn and Evalyn Januszewski and Kelsey Niemeyer. Daughter of the late Catherine nee Frantz and Charles Osburn. Sister of Charles Osburn and Robert (Melissa) Harrison. Aunt, friend, and mentor to many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14thStreet (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday April 14, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Services at funeral home Monday April 15, 2024, 10:00 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kate's name to the Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation, c/o Will Hinshaw, 313 Canterbury Lane, Inverness, IL 60010 or ijcf.org, would be appreciated by the Patterson family. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
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Chris Curtis and Susie Colbert-Curtis
on 04/08/24
Bill and family. Our Heart is heavy and broken. We grieve with you for Kate.
All our love
Chris and Susie
Jane Wiley
on 04/08/24
Bill And family,
Kate was such a special friend for 40+ years. She loved and spoke about you all so much. She was a proud wife, mom, stepmom and grandmother. My prayers are for peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Sending lots of hugs and love to all.
Doris Nuding
on 04/08/24
Very sorry to hear about Kate's passing. She fought hard and enjoyed life as full as she could. My sympathies to Bill and the entire family in this difficult time!
Chuck McFarlin
on 04/09/24
Bill I am so sorry for your loss. Kate will be missed by all who knew her.
Donny Massey
on 04/10/24
Bill and family our hearts go out to you during the days to come. Kate had a beautiful soul and love all those in her life. She was a true friend and classmate. May God Grant your family with peace and grace in the days to come.
Ray & Melodie Ainslie
on 04/10/24
Bill - Our hearts are breaking, though not nearly as much as yours. We will hold Kate always in our hearts where that smile, that frankness, that calm in a storm will live forever.
Ray & Melodie
Linda Woods Rockwell
on 04/15/24
Kate was a wonderful and dedicated state chairman many years ago when I served as an Illinois Jaycees Vice President. More recently I appreciated and enjoyed her regular communications on behalf of the Illinois Jaycee Senate. Her spirit always shone through. Bill, my deepest condolences on your great loss. Kate was a treasure.