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Patricia Tillwach Obituary

Tillwach, Patricia K. (nee Kraus), age 65, loving wife of Richard, beloved mother of Richard II (Elizabeth), Michelle (John) Wagenknecht, the late Robert and Kathleen (Michael) Arnold, adoring grandma and nana of Christopher, Nicholas, Benjamin Parisi, Olivia Wagenknecht, Anthony Calderone Jr., Matthew and Katlyn Arnold, Stephanie (Peter) Brauchle, great-nana of Zappa Krawczyk and Drake Brauchle, loving niece of Helen Dawiec, preceded in death by her son-in-law Anthony Parisi, cherished friend to many. Funeral will be Thursday, March 12, 9:15 a.m. from Pietryka Funeral Home, 5734 W. Diversey, Chicago. Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Basilica. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the family.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2009.

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Michelle Parisi

May 13, 2012

Missing you today and always mom. Happy Mother's Day.

Michelle Parisi-Wagenknecht

March 9, 2010

Miss you and love you mom...it's still hard to remind myself that I can't just pick up the phone and call you when I am driving down the road like I used to.

March 7, 2010

You were a precious gift from God above,
so much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
your smile so bright even on the bad days.
You heard God's whisper calling you home,
you didn't want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
till all the stregnth was gone and you could no longer fight.
He had called your name twice before,
you knew you couldn't make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away,
knowing that with our love we will be together again some day.


It's been a rough year without you, miss you so very much.

Richie

December 22, 2009

Let this be a loving reminder
That someone is missing today.
Someone our hearts hold on to
As we travel along life’s way.
Someone who made life so special
For each of us here.
Someone who won’t be forgotten,
But cherished from year to year.
And now as we celebrate Christmas,
Let us fondly recall
How deeply each of us loved her.
And oh… how she loved us all.

Missing you Mom, Merry Christmas,

Richie

MIchelle

September 13, 2009

Missing you

Kathleen Arnold

August 29, 2009

What a day! i wanted and needed to hear your voice so many times over the last few months but not as much as I needed it today. You would always tell me everthing's gonna be ok and i always believed you cause you were always there for me to make it alright. I miss you Mom I miss my friend.

August 26, 2009

Hey Mom,

Worried about tomorrow since I don't have you to lean on, but I know that with you looking down on me everything will be okay.

Love you and really miss you.

Richie

November 2002

Michelle P-W

June 8, 2009

Don't have much to say. Can't sleep so I figured I'd come say Happy Birthday. I felt the Holy Spirit moving in me in church yesterday and it was like I could feel your presense there with us....wish you could have been. Livi is getting so big...and rotten! We really did a good job spoiling her...I will not take responsiblitly for the ice cream though...that's all grandpa. We go to the store and it's 'mine, mine!' You would get such a kick out of her....my little Lucifer. I can't seem to get my badges done without you. I'm used to calling you on Monday's and asking you to finish what I haven't. I guess that's the part I'm having the hardest time getting used to still...not being able to call you. I have your voice on my answering machine. Just one message and I'm paranoid it's gonna get erased. I love you and I miss you mom.

Richie

June 7, 2009

As each passing day goes by
A tear falls from my eye
With each day passing me
A memory comes to mind
Without you by my side
Tears and memories compile
Until we meet again
My memories will form a mountain
A mountain unclimbable
My tears will form an ocean
An ocean uncrossable
You are my angel
You are my light
Guiding me through my days
And protecting my nights
You may be gone
But you're not forgotten
You're my angel now
But my Mommy you'll be
Until we meet again
I cry these tears
I release these memories
I shall climb my mountain
I will cross my ocean
One day soon
I will be at your side
I will be in your arms
I shall be safe once more


Happy Birthday Mom, We Love and Miss You.

MIKE

June 7, 2009

TOMORROW IS 3 MONTHS AND A DAY WE SHOULD BE CELEBRATING.IT WULD HAVE BEEN A BIRTHDAY PARTY DAY WITH A CAKE AND GIFTS FOR YOU,PROBABLY NOT MUCH MAYBE SOME BINGO DABBERS AND SOMETHING WE FOUND CHEAP AT KMART.BUT IT WAS ALWAYS ENOUGH FOR YOU,YOU WERE ALWAYS EASY TO BE AROUND BECAUSE IT DIDNT TAKE MUCH TO GET THAT SMILE FROM YOUR FACE.WE MISS YOU AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT WE MUST GO ON.

Patricia York

May 14, 2009

Hello Dear Friend,
I can't tell you how much I miss you. I feel like someone took the sunshine out of my days. I go to pogo just hoping all this is a bad dream, and I will find you there. Everytime I type our password I think of you. While playing the games I think of you, and just sitting watching TV I will think of you. You never knew what a special lady you were to so many people. You never came first. You always put yourself on the back burner to do for others. Now it's your turn to be first. God has taken you to that special place we all want to go to some day. Now when I think of you I see you holding that special baby boy you loved so dearly. I see your smile as you look down on all of us. But best of all I see you happy with no pain or illness. I can't be sad knowing all that is gone from you now. Last of all even though you are gone from my sight you will never be gone from my heart. I will never know another person as good and kind as you. I am so lucky that I had the chance to call you my dear friend. I love you Pat.

Kathleen Arnold

May 11, 2009

Mom,

I have tried to write on this a million times but there is so much I want to say I couldn't possibly write it all down. I miss you every day you were such a huge part of my life and life could never be the same without you. I have so many daily reminders of you. I am trying to do everything you would have wanted me to and will do it as long as I can. I feel like I am in a daze without you. You were always there for me no matter what I needed. You were a great Mom and a even better friend. I miss you and love you so much.

Michelle

May 10, 2009

I didn't think any day could be as hard as the day we buried you....I was wrong. Happy Mother's Day....

mike

May 10, 2009

happy mothers day from all of us.we went to the cemetary and just had this blank look of despair i guess.how do we say everything is ok when its not.you were our freind our shoulder and a real mom to all of us.i will never forget all the great things you did for people and i will always miss you dearly.the kids miss their nana every day,i can see it and their eyes and especially in their tears.i wish they had you here still for a cup of tea or just a hug or loving word.our thoughts are there every day we love you and miss you especially on a day like today that was meant for you.you were the meaning of mothers day deserving to be treated like a queen.

Rich

May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day Mom.

MICHELLE

April 21, 2009

I MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.....

Grandma and her Livi on Old Fashioned Day at my school 10/08

Michelle Parisi-Wagenknecht

March 22, 2009

It hits me at the wierdest times...like when I pick up the phone to call you to talk and then remember that I can't. A couple of times I have wanted to forward you an email or ask you to do my pogo for me. I think if I didn't have my church and my faith I would really be a wreck. I am thankful to Stacey for guiding me back to Jesus. I know we will be together again one day. I know you are our guardian angel shining down on us and watching over us all. You are finally free from the sicknesses and constraints of your earthly body and for that I am grateful. Free to roam the golden streets of Heaven and rejoice in His wonders and love. I miss you everyday and I love you with all my heart and I will continue to do so until we meet again....

Christene Mastruzzo

March 15, 2009

You were not only a friend and a bingo buddy but a family member(a dear aunt).You will be missed extremely.But your memory in our hearts will last forever.

MIKE ARNOLD

March 15, 2009

DEAR MOM, I THINK I HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT TO CALL YOU THAT.WE HAVE HAD A WEEK TO REFLECT ON EVERYTHING YOU HAVE MEANT TO US.YOU WERE OUR GLUE AND ONE OF THE MOST SPPECIAL PEOPLE I HAVE EVER HAD THE HONOR TO HAVE IN MY LIFE.I MAY NOT HAVE DONE EVERYTHING RIGHT BY YOU AND FOR THAT I AM EXTREMELY SORRY,BUT I DID LOVE YOU AND AM SO HAPPY I HAD A CHANCE TO HAVE YOU IN MINE AND MY CHILDRENS LIFE.YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED AND I KNOW HOW MUCH OUR EVERYDAY LIFE WILL CHANGE NOT HAVING YOU HERE TO BE BY OUR SIDE.YOU WERE EVERYTHING TO YOUR DAUGHTER AND SHE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HAVING YOU THERE TO COMFORT HER AND BE HER BEST FREIND.I KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW AND THAT IS A RELIEF BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO US AND THE WORLD.I LOST MY MOTHER A YEAR AGO BUT I ALWAYS HAD YOU THERE TO MAKE IT OK.NOONE WILL EVER KNOW HOW MUCH YOU REALLY MEANT TO ME AND HOW MUCH YOU WERE A PART OF MY LIFE.I WISH MY KIDS COULD HAVE JUST ONE MORE CUP OF TEA WITH YOU AND GET A LITTLE MORE OF THAT SPECIAL LOVE THAT ONLY YOU COULD GIVE THEM.BUT I HOPE YOU ARE WITH ROBBIE NOW AND YOU CAN HAVE THAT TIME WITH HIM FINALLY AND HOLD HIM IN YOUR ARMS.I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU. YOUR SON(IN LAW) MIKE

Wilma Berger

March 13, 2009

Rich, and all the Tillwach family, I am so saddened to hear of Pat passing. She was a great lady and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She touched many lives. Mine was one of them. I will remember her and think of her often. I think about all of you from time to time and wonder how all are doing. Thinking of all of you.

lynn Hansen

March 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Will keep your mom in our hearts. please keep in touch. Your good friends Lynn and Harvey. Love to all

Evelyn Arnold

March 12, 2009

you are loved and forever will be missed!!My condolences go out to the family and know that I will be here for you no matter what you need.

March 12, 2009

Dear Michelle and Family,

All of us at Lumpkin County Head Start/Pre-K are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you and comfort you,
The Staff of Lumpkin County Head Start and Pre-K

Your Grandkids

March 11, 2009

We will miss you grandma. We love you so much!
Chris, Nick, Ben & Livi

March 11, 2009

Dear Rich,

My condolences on the loss of your
Mother, may God bless you and your family
with strength and health during this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,

Carl Czarnik

Richie Tillwach II

March 11, 2009

Mom, I love you and I'm going to really miss you. I wish that we had had more time together. I'll miss our late night chats. I'll miss you.

Your loving son,

Richie

LINDA J. PARISI

March 11, 2009

TO HAVE LIVED WITH JOY AND SORROW, TO HAVED WEATHERED THE SUN AND RAIN, IS TO KNOW THERE'S A BETTER TOMORROW AFTER THE HEARTACHE AND PAIN. YOUR FAIMLY IS GOING TO MISS YOU PAT YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR THEM. YOUR FRIEND LINDA J. PARISI

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