Patricia Knize Obituary
Loving mother of Dan Knize and Marti Anne LaHood.
Cherished grandmother of Carter Knize, Nathan LaHood, Casey Knize, and Ellie LaHood.
Daughter of the late Ward and the late Patricia Gieffers. Daughter-in-law of the late Clyde and the late Jacqueline Knize.
Dear sister of Susan Gieffers Dyer (Dwain), Nancy Gieffers Helme (Robert), and Julie Gieffers Kane (Shawn). Dear sister-in-law of Michael (Kim) Knize, Theresa (Carl) Schmelzle, and Matthew (Carolyn Knize).
Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Saturday, December 16th, 8:30 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn to St. Bernard's Church, 13030 W. 143rd Street in Homer Glen for Mass at 10:00 am.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Visitation Friday, December 15th from 3:00 pm until 8:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Pat's name to Christmas Without Cancer,
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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