Patricia Wilki Obituary

Patricia Wilki

Patricia Wilki (nee Wagner) age 83, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2015.

Patricia was the beloved wife of Donald for 59 years; the cherished mother of Carl (Jeannette) Wilki, Susan (David) Venchus, Thomas (Michelle) Wilki; the loving grandmother of Carla (Kyle) Bell, Jason Wilki, Jacob (Kara) Venchus, Samuel Venchus, Rachael Venchus and Gabrielle Wilki; great-grandmother to Caiden Bell; and sweet aunt to many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by infant son, Donald Jr.; great grand-daughter, Kayla Bell; sister, Eleanor Tracy; and godson, James Tracy Jr.

She was a longtime member and patron of Immaculate Conception Parish and a resident of Elmhurst. In addition to her role as homemaker and family caretaker, Patricia was active in various organizations throughout her life. She was a USO hostess, employee of the First National Bank of Chicago, American Legion Auxiliary member of Post 187, den mother in the Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts, room mother at Field School. She was active in the cardiac care group through Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. The American Heart Association honors Patricia as a Paul Dudley White Legacy Society member and a Cor Vitae member for heart and stroke research. She was a resilient heart patient who cared deeply about The AHA's mission.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst, IL, with visitation one hour prior to the Mass, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association -American Stroke Association (800-AHA-USA1).

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