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Patricia J. Zerbe
1932 - 2023
Patricia J. Zerbe
1932 - 2023
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BORN
1932
DIED
2023
Patricia Zerbe Obituary
Patricia J. Zerbe (nee Power) age 90 of Chicago, Illinois passed away on March 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur. Loving mother of Daniel (Barbara) Zerbe, Patricia (Dennis) Alcock, Jacqueline Zerbe Kitowski, and the late Michael (Brenda) Zerbe. Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Rachael) Zerbe, Christopher Zerbe, Mary Kate (Jon) Chandler, Patrick Alcock (Jordan), and Dana Alcock (Tommy). Proud great grandmother of Leanne. She is also survived my her loving nieces and nephews and friends. Patricia also leaves behind her long time friend, the late Bernie Gresik. She will be missed by her faithful dog Fuzzy. Patricia was a member of the V.F.W. Womens auxilary in Niles, Illinois. Visitation for Patricia will be taking place on Sunday, March 19, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral Service for Patricia will be taking place on Monday, March 20, 2023 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines, Illinois. For information please call the funeral home at (847) 699-9003.
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Martin Schmidt
March 19, 2023
Pat was like another aunt to me and my family. We spent many Sundays at their home. Hanging out and getting in trouble with All the kids at the lake was a warm memory of Pat and Wilbur. Pat was easy to talk to, even when I was getting scolded she did it nicely. She will be missed.
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Jackkie Kitowski
March 17, 2023
Love you my beautiful mom
The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home
March 16, 2023
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
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