Obituary of Patricia Mackley

Mackley, Patricia A. (nee Rathbun) Age 79, a longtime Joliet area resident, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born in Key, Ohio to the late Myrtle and Charles Rathbun. Survived by one daughter, Pam (Bob) Rowley of Poplar Grove; one son, David (Karen) Mackley of Joliet; eight grandchildren, Shannon (Joe) Kruchten, Sharon (John) Wiley, Chris and Jennifer Batterman, Kristen, Andrea, Emily and David Mackley; three great-grandchildren, Andy Wiley, Nadiya Kruchten and Alaina Hernandez. Also survived by her brother, C. Jerry (Bernadette) Rathbun of Katy, TX and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert W. Mackley (2010); one daughter, Kathy Batterman (1999) and her parents. Patricia retired from Howard Johnson as a catering manager after many years of service. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in both Joliet and Marengo, IL. She enjoyed being with her family and preparing great meals for them. Funeral Services for Patricia A. Mackley will be Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday, 2-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500