Patricia M. Olafson

Patricia M. Olafson

Patricia Olafson Obituary

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Patricia M. Olafson (nee Winkler) age 87. Served as a reading specialist for more than 20 years at Ann M. Jeans Elementary and Palisades Middle School, Burr Ridge. Patti was known as an advocate for the challenged, but it was her gentle and kind nature that won her lifelong friends. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Maureen (Kris) Severinsen, Daniel (Susan), and Kelly (Deacon Paul) Vidmar; Cherished grandmother of Sherri Lynn (David), Megan (Brian), Ryan (Lindsay), Shana (Jerrad), Dane, Stephanie (Sherman), Serena (Zac), Gregory, and Zachary; great-grandmother of 9, also nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 9:30 a.m. till time of Mass 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 8404 South Cass Avenue, Darien, Ent. Queen of Heaven Christ the King Garden Maus. Arrangements by Modell Funeral Home, For info 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com.

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January 22, 2020

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Anon Anon

January 22, 2020

Remarkable teacher, I will never forget her. May she be at peace. My condolences to her family and friends.

Dave Suszek

January 22, 2020

Patti was full of love and special memories were made knowing her when I started dating her Grand-Daughter Sherri. Remember going to Downers Delight after mass and she would always order cherry crepes and a beer with two olives and watch them float up and down. They gave away one of their vacation vouchers so Sherri and I can enjoy our honeymoon in an awesome vacation spot. Always enjoyed her company. What a pleasure to have fond memories. God Bless.

January 22, 2020

Wishing the family comfort and peace

Cathe Smith

January 16, 2020

I remember Patti very well. I also worked at District 180. She was such a sweetheart and she helped so many children. She and Bob graciously let our teachers union meet at their Burr Ridge house. Great people! Blessed to have known her.

Patti Spaid

January 12, 2020

Kelly, Maureen & family. So sorry to see that your Mom has passed. She will always have a piece of my heart. She was such a sweet lady. So glad I had the time to know her. Hugs & prayers to you all.

Debra Dilbeck-Jennings

January 12, 2020

Condolences to the entire family. She will be fondly remembered for her kind nature and her love for family and friends. I went to the Pioneer Inn with the family and enjoyed boating with them. I also remember going to Villa Olivia with the family where Kelly taught me to ski. I have many warm childhood memories of time spent with the family.

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