Patricia Ann Shrader, 83, of Worth, passed away at home on April 9th, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Pat grew up in the Gresham neighborhood in Chicago, and later resided with her husband of 62 years, Art, in the Southwest suburbs where she raised her children. Pat worked part time doing secretarial work over the years, however she was happiest when she was organizing functions at school as a room mother, volunteering at church and using her artistic talents to create handcrafted treasures. Pat will be dearly missed and held close to the hearts of so many.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Theresa Tume, and her beloved sister Paulette. She is survived by her husband, Art, sister Marilyn Aler and daughters, Peggy Lunak (Greg), Nancy Ewart (Jeff) and son Don Shrader (Lisa). She will be dearly missed by grandchildren, Brian (Emily), Ben, Elizabeth, Corey, Natalie (Alonzo), Drew, Alex, and great grandson Mikey.
Pat will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and quick wit. She enjoyed preparing fabulous meals for anyone who walked through the front door. Pat truly made each and every person feel welcomed and loved. She positively impacted the lives of everyone that she met.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Patricia that will be held on Monday, April 15th, 2024 from 3pm to 7pm at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois. A service will be held following the visitation beginning at 7pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelHillGardensSouth.com for the Shrader family.
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