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Patricia Maxwell Obituary

Maxwell, Patricia E.

Patricia E. Maxwell, 76, of Piper City passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City. She was born on August 28, 1945 in Chicago, the daughter of Walter and Laverne (Patchak) Migala and they preceded her in death along with one brother, Dennis Migala. Patricia married John Maxwell on April 6, 1974 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on May 26, 1998. Patricia is survived by her step children, Aleatha (Alex) Pardi of Salinas, CA and Erin Maxwell of Panama City, FL; one brother, Phillip Migala of Plymouth, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Angelina Pardi, Alexander Pardi, Lynn Romano, Amber Romano, and Frankie Romano; and several nephews and nieces including her niece, Katrina Hockin of Piper City. Patricia was an adjudicator for the State of Illinois. Graveside services for Patricia will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Bethania Cemetery in Justice, Illinois (7701 Archer Ave.). Arrangements are being handled by the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. Please share a memory of Patricia at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 14, 2021.
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One of my dear friends from high school. Very smart, never had to study. Gosh, I envied her! We doubled dated for our senior prom. Gone too soon. One of the funniest memories...she ate a Milkbone. Bye Pat!

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