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Florence Patton Obituary

Patton, Florence Hodde 79, wife of Stan for 59 years, mother of Timothy (Maureen), Molly (John) Aguila, Peter (Diane), Mary (Robert) Reedy, Amy (Patrick) Campanelli and deceased daughters, Julie and Emily, loving grandmother of Adam and Timothy Patton, Noel Warren, Matthew and Casey Rose Patton, Paul, Annabelle and Emily Campanelli, Caroline and Samantha Reedy, sister of Helen Abruzzo (Lapeer, MI) and James P. "Bud" Hodde (Birmingham, MI). Florence was an orginal member of St. John of the Cross Church, working on committees for church construction and interior design. She was a member of Pizazz, a local theater group and the Downers Grove North Players. Florence starred as Dolly Levi in "Hello Dolly" and also appeared in "Anything Goes", "Cabaret" and other productions. Florence was the "shoe" lady at the Community Nurses Association Thrift Shop for 10 years. She was a volunteer for a number of associations including Misericordia over the years. Florence is greatly loved and will be missed by her family and many friends. Visitation Thursday, from 2 to 9 p.m., at Hallowell & James, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Friday, 10:45 a.m., from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs. Mass will be celebrated at 11:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL, 60660, 773-273-4136. Funeral Home Phone: 708-352-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 28, 2005.

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Frances McNulty

May 12, 2005

To the Patton Family, please accept

my condolences on the loss of Florence..a great lady and a great

family.I was out of town and just

heard this sad news.Amy, you were my

babysitter(Whelton)for many years..

..always did a terrific job. Would love to hear from you.

Your intentions are in my thoughts and prayers. Fran Mc Nulty

Liz Parker Henry

April 29, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mr. Patton as well as all your children. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Patton, especially when she dazzled the stage as Dolly. Mrs. Patton's laugh was infectious and I always loved hearing her stories when she and my mom and the rest of the ladies played bridge.

With deepest sympathy,

Robert Woods

April 28, 2005

Anita and I send our deepest sympathies to the Patton family. I met Pete in kindergarten and have been friends ever since. We spent a great deal of time together at the Patton home and I have very fond memories of the grammar school years at Ernst Court. Florence was a great role model to me and all of Peter's friends. I remember getting in trouble ripping the felt on the pool table, our tom cat Mozart hooking up with Nikko when she got out and the 4 little mutt kitties that resulted. Watching her lovingly care for Emily during her brief life was a tremendous inspiration growing up, and the everpresent picture of Julie on the wall, makes us happy thinking she is in Heaven with them. The Pizazz and DG Theatre Guild days were great fun where we got to experience great times together as
well. Besides Emily, Julie and her parents, I'd like to think Ron Holous was there with a "Hello Dahhling"! Heaven is a better place now the Flo is there.

Paul & Cecilia Bourjaily

April 28, 2005

Mrs. 'P' we will miss you greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Patton and Hodde families.

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