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Patricia Rockwell, age 82, passed away on November 23, 2024.
She was born on October 24, 1942, to the late William Poulson and Marie (Sprague) Thiessen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then attended and graduated from Stewart's School of Hair Design. She and her late husband, Ronald were also foster parents for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Ronald Rockwell; sister, Frances Wilson.
Patricia is survived by children, Ron (Cheri) Rockwell, Marie (Jeff) Johnson, Lisa (Derrick) Williams, Amy (Mike) Freeman, Clinton Rockwell, Bryanna (Jon) Slechta, and Terry Croson; sister, Stella Valiante; sister-in-law, Judy Brunow; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Monday, December 02, 2024. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Monday, December 2, 2024. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143

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