Patricia Ann Behen's Obituary
Patricia Ann Behen, 74, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Patricia was born March 13, 1939 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Loren and Dorothy (Winholtz) Gallagher. She married Richard Behen on November 11, 1955 in Arkansas and they spent 33 years together.
Patricia leaves behind her daughters, Karen Behen and her partner Carla Shaw of Decatur; Carol Kesler and her husband Richard of Kearney, MO; sister, Judy Gallagher of Decatur; step-brothers, Stanley Clark of Decatur; Butch Clark of Decatur; special niece, Diane Osborn; nephew, Randy Gallagher; grandchildren, Dennis, Alex, Chad, Griffy, Jason, Jeff; and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Nick.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Susan Annette Behen.
A graveside service to celebrate Patricia’s life will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Patricia may be made to Relay for Life.
The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses at DMH and to DMH hospice for all their care and help.
The family of Patricia Ann Behen is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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