Susan Jane Patten, 80, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, February 18, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Susan was born September 19, 1935, in Sterling, to Karl and Ethel (Cassens) Howe. She married Robert L. Patten on June 17, 1956, in Sterling. He died on February 6, 2007. Sue had worked at the Ben Franklin Store for many years. She enjoyed antiquing and collecting, traveling, cooking, and tirelessly looking for good deals for the next Christmas. She was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church. Sue was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed dearly.
Survivors include one daughter, Krista (Steve) Wanzong of Madison, WI; four sons, James (Deby) Patten of Belleville, IL, Thomas (Susannah) Patten of Morrison, Steven (Jaclyn) Patten of Rock Falls, IL, Michael (Deane) Patten of Morrison; seven grandchildren, Jamae Nichols, Charles Patten, Samantha (Kevin) Schmitt, Christopher Nye, Kyle Patten, Alyssa Patten, Grace Wanzong; four great-grandchildren, Naelyn and Eli Nichols and Owen and Amelia Schmitt.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Morrison United Methodist Church in Morrison, IL. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Ryan Sutton, Pastor at Morrison United Methodist Church
VISITATION: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016, until the time of the service, at Morrison United Methodist Church
INTERMENT: Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL
A memorial has been established by the family.