Born May 23, 1942 in Pekin to Frederick “Fritz” and Ora Marcelle (Kohtz) Helmig, she married Danny Lee Sego on March 3, 1962 in Pekin. He survives.
Also surviving are three children, David (Lori) Sego of Pekin, Daniel (Corie) Sego of Green Valley and Denise (Eric) Burton of Fenton, Missouri; six grandchildren, Samantha Sego, Bryan Sego, David “D.J.” Sego, Madison Sego, Ethan Sego and Morgan Sego; one great-grandson, Ezekiel Anderson and one sister, Kathy Beal of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ronnie Helmig.
Pat had a gift as a seamstress and formerly co-owned and operated Formally Yours in Morton for five years. She also had worked retail in various locations over the years.
Pat was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pekin. Her spirituality was important to her and she enjoyed the Bible studies she took part in.
She enjoyed collecting old patterns, antiquing and baking. She loved doting on her grandchildren and sitting for them. She also had a love for animals.
Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Daniel J. Bishop will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 711 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
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