Homewood, Illinois
Dec 6, 1928 – Jun 2, 2011
Patricia Eileen Heaster – Kohl (nee Swearingen), 82, passed away Thursday June 2, in Naperville, IL, Born Dec. 6, 1928 in Chicago to Harold and Eileen Swearingen (nee Gray). Married to Harold Heaster from August 25, 1945 until his death in 1979. Married to Dr. Mathias F.F. Kohl from Dec. 6, 1980 until his death in 2001. Patricia studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, specializing in Portraits. She graduated from the Chicago Public School's Practical Nursing Program in 1965 and worked at Presbyterian St. Luke and Little Company of Mary Hospitals. In 1977 she earned an Associate Degree in Mental Health Technology from Prairie State College. Other interest included painting, songwriting, music, working with miniatures, writing and illustrating for publications, genealogy, and acting. Patricia served on the Board of The Winnebago County Council on Aging in Rockford. She is survived by her son, David Heaster (Donna) Hazel Crest, IL, daughters, Ruthanne Oberholtzer (the late Robert) Geneva, IL, and Kristin Benjamin (George) Allentown, PA. Grandmother to Jennifer, Jason, Lisa, Jessica, David, Rachel and Samantha. Great-Grandmother to Amanda, Shay, Hope and Kaitlyn. Children by marriage: Michael Kohl, Rockford, IL, Stephen Kohl (Cecelia) Alamo, CA, David Kohl (Barbara) Rockford, Dr. Jonathan Kohl (Janna) Pacific Palisades, CA and Deborah Kohl of Rockford. Grandchildren by marriage: Sarah, Thomas, Ryan, Amanda, Michele, Gregory, Courtney, David, Jonathan, Kristin and Gunner. Great-Grandchildren, Jeff, Hadley and Lee. Visitation Sunday 2pm until time of Service at 7pm at Tews Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood. In Lieu of flowers memorials to the Scleroderma Foundation @ www.scleroderma.org. Funeral info call 708-798-5300
Read MoreRuth, Kris and David...I wil always remember Girl Scouts, your Mom's outspoken, direct sense of humor and her talent as an artist...she will be missed...love you guys! Mary Beth (Quinn) Miller
Mary Q. Miller
June 06, 2011 | Riverside, CA
Ruth
June 06, 2011
Kris, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an incredible person!
Lucia Rubel, Berkeley, Il.
June 06, 2011
Fond memories of Pat who I met while she holidayed with my friend here in the Scottish Highlands, we laughed a lot.
I send my sympathy to all her family in their loss
Joe Donaldson Scottish Highlands
Joe Donaldson
June 06, 2011
Ruth, Kris and David, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom's adventures were often our adventures as she used us as test cases during her mental health college classes. I often remember the crazy questions she used to ask us as kids and remember her lovely laugh as we honestly responded. She was such a dear and true friend to our mom and we will all miss her and wish her God's heavenly peace! Andrea (Quinn) Pindak and Family
Andrea Pindak
June 05, 2011 | Roselle, IL
Dearest Kristin, Ruthanne, David and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your mom's passing is a loss for us but heaven is welcoming a bundle of Joy!
Pat was passionate, creative, loving and always a hoot!
We are all blessed to call her friend ever since our days living in Roseland!
May memories ease your sorrow and time bring you peace.
With Love,
Eileen Doody
No eye has seen no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined...
Doody Family
June 05, 2011 | Cary, IL
Fond memories of a lovely person. Pat visited my home while on holiday with my good friend Donella and I so enjoyed meeting her. Sending sympathies to all her family.
Vie Macdonald, Strathpeffer, Scotland
Vie Macdonald
June 05, 2011
Pat enjoyed life to the fullest - an inspiration - talented and open hearted. She will be missed. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
Patricia Benjamin
June 05, 2011 | Chicago, IL
In memory of my dear dear friend Pat who I will never forget.
With sympathy to all her family in her loss
Donella, and family in Scotland
Donella Mackenzie
June 05, 2011
