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Patricia R. Sawyer of Wheaton for 52 years Patricia R. Sawyer (nee Reilly), age 71, died Saturday, July 6, 2013.
She was born October 31, 1941 in Chicago to Joseph J. and Charlotte Reilly. Patricia grew up in Calumet City and graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School. She married Roland Sawyer on February 11, 1961 and they began their life together in Wheaton. She worked as a teachers aid in Wheaton for 25 years, retiring in 1994. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling, especially to Branson, Missouri. Her family was a very important part of her life and she almost never missed an activity of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Roland Sawyer ; two daughters, four grandchildren, and her brother, Joseph "Bud" Reilly of California. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton. Further services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077. Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
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Patricia R. Sawyer of Wheaton for 52 years Patricia R. Sawyer (nee Reilly), age 71, died Saturday, July 6, 2013.
She was born October 31, 1941 in Chicago to Joseph J. and Charlotte Reilly. Patricia grew up in Calumet City and graduated from Thornton Fractional North High School. She married Roland Sawyer on February 11, 1961 and they began their life together in Wheaton. She worked as a teachers aid in Wheaton for 25 years, retiring in 1994. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling, especially to Branson, Missouri. Her family was a very important part of her life and she almost never missed an activity of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Roland Sawyer ; two daughters, four grandchildren, and her brother, Joseph "Bud" Reilly of California. She was preceded in death by her parents. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St. in Wheaton. Further services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077. Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.
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