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Patricia Hart Obituary

Patricia Ann (Genotte) Hart, Age 84, of Momence, IL, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on September 17, 1941, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Russell and Mildred Heeger Genotte.

Patricia married Ernest E. "Butch" Hart on January 20, 1962 in Momence, IL at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He survives.

She is survived by her husband, Ernest E. "Butch" Hart of Momence, IL. Her two sons and daughters-in-law; Mike and Missy Hart and Doug and Tina Hart, both of Momence, IL. Her brother; James Genotte of Momence, IL, and sister; Kathy and Don Hejmanowski of Las Vegas, NV. Her sisters-in-law; Marcia Wyatt of Momence, IL, and Pam and Philip Tengdahl of Australia. Also surviving are four grandchildren; Morgan and Max Hart, Anna Smedlin and Madison and Haley Carney. She is survived by her special niece; Chris and Mike Doud of Momence, IL and their children; Abby and Steven and Thomas and Beth. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother; David Genotte, sisters-in-law; Audrey Genotte and Deb Jonkman and brother-in-law; Ron Hart.

Patricia worked in Momence at a variety of establishments over the years including; Spieth's Drive-In, Baker & Taylor, Plaque Village and Ben Franklin.

She was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Momence, IL, the Jayette's and the Momence Auto and Antique Car Club and Illinois Region Car Club.

Patricia was known for her creative crafts she would make, loved antique car tours and taking care of her home and gardening. She enjoyed most, spending time with her family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 3PM-7PM on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at the Cotter Funeral Home in Momence, IL.

Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday on October 11, 2025 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Momence, IL.

Rev. Peter Jankowski will officiate.

Interment will be at the Momence Cemetery in Momence, IL.

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

Please sign her guestbook at www.cotterfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Journal on Oct. 8, 2025.

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