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1944

DIED

2014

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James Patterson Obituary

James L. Patterson

Born: May 12, 1944; in Elgin, IL

Died: Dec. 15, 2014; in Kirkland, IL

James L. Patterson, 70, of Kirkland, IL died on Monday, December 15, 2014, in his home.

He was born on May 12, 1944, in Elgin to Ralph and Bernice (Quigley) Patterson. James married Roxanne Glendenning on October 3, 1975. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2010. He served in the United States Coast Guard. Jim worked for Chrysler Corporation, Blake Oil, Elmer Larson, LLC, and as road commissioner for Franklin Township. He owned and operated Patterson Auction-Realty for over 26 years. Jim was a lifelong resident of Kirkland and truly committed to his community. He secretly aspired to be a cowboy.

Survived by children, James L. (Angela) Patterson of Collingswood, NJ, and Cindi (Trent) Widener of Marysville, WA; grandchildren, Joseph, Henry and John Piper and Ella Marie Patterson of Collingswood, NJ, Alannah, Nathan, and Vivian- Lyn Julene Widener of Marysville, WA; first wife and mother of his children, Vicki Seitter; sisters, Bess (Ken) Andersen of Sycamore and Lydia (Steve) Johnson of Davis.

Predeceased by his parents; step-father, Harold Herrmann; and son, Roy Patterson in 2008.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2014, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Kirkland Chapel, 309 S. Fifth Street, Kirkland, IL. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014, and 1 hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday. Burial in Maple Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Kirkland Historical Society, 309 South 5th St., Kirkland, IL 60146 or Hiawatha High School Music Dept., 410 South First St, Kirkland, IL 60146.

To share a memory or send a condolence, visit olsonfh.com

Published by Daily-Chronicle from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2014.
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I sure remember him. I used to go to his auctions I also would see him in the resturants in Kirkland. He was always friendly.

BILL JAMES

December 18, 2014

May God surround you with his peace and love at this time.

Helen becker

December 18, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Patterson family. Treasure your memories of him, and let the God of comfort sustain you.

December 18, 2014

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Suzan & Doug Luepkes

December 18, 2014

We will miss Jim tremendously and are forever grateful for his warmth & generosity.

The Maveus Family

December 17, 2014

so sad i nice guy going to miss having lunch with him

harry newberry

December 17, 2014

Deepest sympathies during this difficult time. May the memories of happy times together bring you comfort. Know that we love you and are lifting you in prayer.

Carin Gregory

December 17, 2014

We will miss Jim very much. His passing will leave a large hole in the community. The family has our sincere sympathy.

Marvin & Wanda Bernhardy

Marvin & Wanda Bernhardy

December 17, 2014

I will miss him greatly. I could always count on Jim to be there and provide humor, gratitude and gentle knowledge to any situation. God Bless him and Roxie.

Bob Olson

December 17, 2014

sorry for the family & community's loss

Stoney McCulloch

December 17, 2014

Such a wonderful man. Will be missed by many. We will certainly miss seeing at the clinic. Prayers to the family. Debbie from Dr. Michalsens' office

Debbie Waugh

December 17, 2014

Jim always had a smile for everyone. Sincere condolences to the family.

LeRoy Myers

December 17, 2014

Jim always had a smile he was a great person and a friend to all...he will be missed...prayers to his family...

Don and Wanda McMurray

December 17, 2014

I new Jim for a lot of years, and he was always such a friendly,down to earth,pleasant person. Kirkland will miss him greatly .

Anna Bell

December 17, 2014

We will remember Jim for his wonderful humor during his auctions. Great guy! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.

Earl & Marge Leibforth

December 17, 2014

Jim was kind enough to take me out in his twp pickup a few years ago when I became a county board member. He and I spent a couple hours touring township road projects, most in places I would never have seen normally. I was always glad to visit w/him at lunch on occasion.

December 17, 2014

Condolences to all the family. Everyone will miss that infectious smile.

Ron and Donna Bell

December 17, 2014

Sorry for the families loss.

Tracey Cleland

December 17, 2014

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