Patricia A. Vodde's Obituary
Decatur-Patricia A. Vodde, 80, of Decatur, passed away at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Imboden Creek Living Center with her family by her side.
Mass of Christian burial will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Joe Molloy Presider, 2400 S. Franklin St. Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family suggests memorials to Holy Family Church or St. Theresa. Interment with “Flight Home” Ceremony will be in Calvary Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Patricia was born August 17, 1928 in Decatur, the daughter of Peter and Norine (Duncan) Mattchen. She was employed as a Manager of share holder relations and department head at ADM retiring in 1996 after thirty-three years of service. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She married Henry Vodde April 26, 1952 in Decatur. He preceded her in death in 1970.
She leaves behind her son; Greg Vodde of Decatur, brother; James R. Mattchen and wife Doris of Decatur, grandson; Blair of Decatur, and granddaughters; Sara and Brooke of Mt. Zion.
She was reunited in heaven with her parents, husband, and brother.
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