Patricia Stern's Obituary
Patricia Stern, 81, of Mt. Zion formerly of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Patricia was born on August 2, 1932 in Decatur the daughter of Troy and Helen (Haddock) Roush Sr. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Decatur. She was a devoted loving wife and mother. She loved all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved and adored her dog “Rocky” She loved to play cards, car racing, stage shows, and dancing. She worked part-time at Williams Fashion Store, Flora Gems, Olan Mills, and as a shoe sales person. She married Paul Stern on August 7, 1992 in Decatur.
Surviving are her husband, Paul; daughter, Janet Luttrell of Decatur, IL; sons, James D. Laramee (Kathy) of Machesney Park, IL; Joseph D. Laramee (Nichole) of Decatur, IL; step-daughter, Deborah Pate (Raymond) of Blue Mound, IL; step-son, David L. Stern of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Matthew, Amanda, Shane, Shawn, Steven, Nickolas, Tiffany, Ashley, Tracy, and Raymond Jr., and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Troy Roush Jr., and two sisters Jean Roush and Jane Roush.
Funeral service celebrating Patricia’s life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 12, 2014in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Barbara Stroud-Borth officiating. Visitation will be 9:30-11:00 AM Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery and conclude with the “Flight Home” ceremony. Memorials are suggested to Homeward Bound or First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Decatur.
The family of Patricia Stern is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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