Patricia M. Schwanke, age 72, of Machesney Park, Illinois passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Patti was born on October 9, 1950 to Mary and Kenneth Radant in Rockford, Illinois. She attended Harlem High School before attending school in Minnesota to be a phlebotomist. She worked at OSF Saint Anthony's for over 30 years. She married Milton Schwanke on July 3, 1970, here locally.
Patti liked to bowl whenever she had the chance. She looked forward to holidays and family gatherings each year.
She is survived by her husband, Milton; Ryan (Shannon) Schwanke and Heather Nagel; grandchildren, Devon, Alaina, Megan; many other extended family members.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Roger and Doug.
Services for Patti will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Sunset Funeral Home, with a visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. A private in inurnment at Sunset Memorial Gardens will take place at a later date.