Patricia Ann Reikas

Patricia Ann Reikas, nee Herides, 81, of West Chicago
Beloved wife of the late John James Reikas Jr. Loving mother of
John J Reikas III, Shirley Reikas, Loving grandmother of
James (Jimmy) Munoz, Cousin of Joseph Miskus, Special friends, Karen Lingle, Cathy Manzzullo and Patti Gottainer.
Patricia loved helping people all the time. She was kindhearted, selfless & compassionate. She loved her family, friends and neighbors. Patricia was relentless at saying "Thank You" to others and was very appreciative of others kindness to her. Patricia had a passion for birds and squirrels. It brought her joy to feed them by having bird feeders and bowls with plenty of sunflower hearts & chips.
Patricia loved flowers, especially roses, whether in her yard, home or as a fashion choice. She had an eye for beauty and in her early years pursued beauty school. For Pat, flowers represented happiness, positivity, and femininity. Her personality drew people in with her warmth & ability to hold a lively conversation. Having worked for Hallmark she gave the most beautiful cards to all, and every birthday or holiday was a celebration.
Patricia was driven by hard work and instilled this in their family. She took great pride in her home and enjoyed keeping it clean, organized and in tip top shape.
Many days you would find Patricia watching the Wheel of Fortune as she loved solving word puzzles and keeping herself sharp by working on crosswords and word finds.
Memorial Visitation Saturday November 22, from 10 am until time of service 11am at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home.