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Patricia Witteveen Obituary

Witteveen, Patricia Anne Patricia Anne Witteveen, 75, passed away March 5, 2013 in Gainesville, Florida, with her family at her side. Patricia "Pat" was born on April 19, 1937 in Oak Park, Illinois to Mary and William Hunter. William had emigrated from Manitoba, Canada years before. Pat went to Trinity High School in River Forest, and then onto the Mound-Dominican for two years before she married Herman Witteveen in 1958. The couple had eight children. Pat's husband Herb preceded her in death as did two of her children, Stacy and Heidi. Pat was a long-time resident of Carol Stream, Illinois where she raised her children, attending their countless sporting events and provided baked goods and thousands of meals to her children's many friends. Pat worked for years in human resource departments of several businesses. Pat's kind and generous nature was a cornerstone to her faith; she was active in St. Luke Catholic Church in Carol Stream and in Florida at St. Mark's Catholic Church in The Villages, where she lived for the past 10 years. She also loved to read and to travel. She is survived by her brother, William Hunter of The Villages, Florida, and her six children: sons, Michael, Mark, Daniel, Matthew, and her daughters, Kristen Rink and Wendi Mitchell and twelve grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, 2-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday, 10:30 a.m. from Brust Funeral Home, 415 North Gary Ave., Carol Stream to St. Luke Catholic Church 401 Cochise Ct., Carol Stream for Mass 11 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery Wheaton, 630-510-0044.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 8, 2013.

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Roberta Thomas ( nee Johnson)

May 30, 2017

I'm very sorry to read that my cousin Patti has passed away, she was the cousin I never met, although I did get to meet her brother Bill when he visited Canada with his dad, my uncle Bill, many years ago. My mother Marion was Bill's sister, she passed away in 1985. My only real memory of cousin Patti was receiving her lovely hand -me - down teenage outfits, mailed to me by my Aunt Mary when they lived in Oak Park. It was always a fun experience when these packages arrived , and I really appreciated receiving them. I'm sorry we never met, Patti sounds like she was a wonderful person. Roberta Thomas.

April 18, 2013

Happy Birthday Mom xxoo

March 19, 2013

Pat was a very sensitive leader of our Small Christian Community and will be sorely missed. We will remember your Mom with monthly masses here at St. Marks. Our group (your Mom's flock) will always continue to understand the true msg. from God though scripture and know that she is likely still watching over us. Was also very touched by the story of the leprecaun priest you met at Shands who shared the rosary.
Peace to your family--
Bernie & Mary ODonnell

March 14, 2013

As a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church your mother was an asset to our community. She was a wonderful lady. I really enjoyed playing golf with her. Fondly Sheila and Bob Bourbon

Dorothy Sullivan Bleck

March 12, 2013

Roger and I send our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom. I met Pat(as she told me to call her and stop calling her "Patti" on the first day of first grade and we went all through school together. Then there was the "poker club" which started when we were all newly married. So we have many fond memories of your mom. She was a strong woman of great faith which got her through rough times. She was so proud of all of you and you will always be a part of her.

Cathy De Palma

March 12, 2013

Your Mom was a wonderfully faith filled and classy lady! She loved you all so very much and expressed it many times!
My deepest sympathy. Her loss is a great void for all of us! God bless!

John and Pat Angelo

March 10, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
John and Pat Angelo & Family

Beth De Louise

March 10, 2013

Dear Witteveen Family,
Your mom was such a special person. I remember many days she made me smile. She will forever be in everyones heart. On behalf of me and my family, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Dina Fanella-Sandoval

March 10, 2013

Hello Witteveen family,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I am grateful to say that she touched my life as she did many others. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Love,
The New yorker

Margot Tunney

March 10, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was one of my closest friends in grade school, high school and longer. You are in my prayers at this time. Margot Tunney

March 10, 2013

To the Witteveen Family, my sincere sympathy to you all. I have so many wonderful memories of your mom, truly a great lady. One memory I have comes from CCD class at St. Lukes. She taught us the story of Jesse Owens and used it as a tool to remind us that we are all one, regardless of race, creed or color. I will tell that story to my son Remi some day when he is of an age to understand it. Rest in peace Mrs Witteveen.
Carrie Tucek Babcox

Bill Oliver

March 10, 2013

We will miss Pat's joyful laughter at holiday gatherings. We are sorry for the lost felt by the Witteveens and family.
~Bill, Dawn, Brittany, Bridget, Bill, and Kay

Michelle Perez (Madalinski)

March 10, 2013

Heard of Pat's passing today in church. I remember Pat being there for me many years ago when I lost my mother. My God be with you all.

March 10, 2013

To my cousins- My heart is broken. So many memories of your mom are part of my life. I looked up to her and was thrilled to be her flower girl and watch her "mother" you all when you were little. I cried when your siblings and dad died and delighted in her pictures and letters about you when you were older. Her sudden departure was a shock for us and a blessing for her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, as is she. Love, your cousin, Bonnie

Mary Lou Freeman

March 9, 2013

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great person and a wonderful friend. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. Bob & Mary Lou

Ken & Pauline Nishimura

March 9, 2013

Condolences from the Nishimura Family in Carol Stream. I remember car pooling for swim practices to Marmion Military Academy (Mike & Danny)

J Theis

March 9, 2013

Michael, Mark, Danny, Matt, Kristen, Wendi, your spouses and children - My sincere sympathy to all of you. Your mother will always be remembered as a kind-hearted and loving woman. May she always live on through each of you(even though she already does). God's Blessings to all of you. Jackie (Theis) Schelling

J. Theis

March 9, 2013

Michael, Mark, Danny, Matt, Kristen, Wendi, your spouses and children - My sincere sympathy to all of you. Your mother will always be remembered as a kind-hearted and loving woman. May she always live on through each of you(even though she already does). God's Blessings to all of you. Jackie (Theis) Schelling

March 9, 2013

Michael, Mark, Danny, Matt, Kristen, Wendi, your spouses and children - My sincere sympathy to all of you. Your mother will always be remembered as a kind-hearted and loving woman. May she always live on through each of you(even though she already does). God's Blessings to all of you. Jackie (Theis) Schelling

Jackie Schelling

March 9, 2013

Michael, Mark, Danny, Matt, Kristen, Wendi, your spouses and children - My sincere sympathy to all of you. Your mother will always be remembered as a kind-hearted and loving woman. May she always live on through each of you (even though she already does). God's Blessings to all of you. Jackie (Theis) Scheling

March 9, 2013

Michael, Mark, Danny, Matt, Kristen, Wendi, your spouses and children - My sincere sympathy to all of you. Your mother will always be remembered as a kind-hearted and loving woman. May she always live on through each of you (even though she already does). God's Blessings to all of you. Jackie (Theis) Scheling

March 8, 2013

Kristen, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. God's peace be with you all. Love, Sandy Behrens

Christine McGuire-Brown

March 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. She was a wonderful friend and so glad I knew her.

March 8, 2013

My deepest sympathies. May the Holy Scriptures comfort you during this time.

March 8, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Continue to lean on God and each other. May God bless your families.

The Dalton Family - Gurnee,IL

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