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Patrick Mann Obituary

Patrick L. Mann, 78, of Momence, IL, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his residence in Momence, IL.

He was born on July 1, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of James Lowell and Peggy Kyzer Mann.

He married Leslie Kay Denton on January 1, 1969 in Charleston, SC. She preceded in him in death on September 19, 1988. Patrick later married Sally Porter on December 21, 2001 in Momence, IL. She survives.

He is survived by his wife; Sally Mann of Momence, IL; his daughter and son-in-law, Trisha and Ron Vreeman of Momence, IL; his two sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Mann of NJ and Jason and Johnna Mann of Momence, IL; three stepsons, Timothy and Michelle Schmidt of Momence, IL, Matt and Kortney Schmidt of Bourbonnais, IL, and Ronald and Emmy Lou Schmidt of Bourbonnais, IL; his stepdaughter, Lynette and Todd Minto of Hebron, IN; his two brothers and sister-in-law, George and Kris Mann of Kennewick, WA, and Timothy Mann of Granby, MO; his two sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon and Ron Hoffman of Buckingham, IL and Sandra Williams of Grove, OK; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and his lifelong special friend, Erasmo Perales of Momence, IL.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Mann; and brother-in-law; Morris Williams.

He worked at Edmund Allen Lumber Company for 34 years in the sawmill.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and served two tours.

He enjoyed woodworking, crafts and camping. He also liked making flowers out of glassware for yard decorations.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Cotter Funeral Home in Momence, IL. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Tim Filkins officiating. Interment will be at the Shrontz Cemetery in Momence, IL.

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

Please sign his guestbook at www.cotterfh.com.

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

Published by Daily Journal on Sep. 27, 2025.

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