Patricia Ann McClone

1943 - 2018

Patricia Ann McClone

Born: May 23, 1943; in Fond Du Lac, WI

Died: October 3, 2018; in Appleton, WI

Patricia Ann McClone (Paige), "Patty", age 75, of New London, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Appleton after a courageous fight with liver disease.

Patty was born on May 23, 1943 to the late Richard and Dorothy (Jaeger) Paige in Fond Du Lac. She was united in marriage to Jerome (Jerry) McClone on December 28, 1963, also in Fond Du Lac, and she raised three children before working at Kohls for almost two decades. Patty was an exceptionally talented artist, who enjoyed making crafts and beading with her family and friends. Patty was a particularly excellent painter, accomplished in oils, acrylics, and watercolors, and created dozens of beautiful canvases that she proudly gave to people closest to her over the years. She was always outgoing and personable, which resulted in many life-long friendships that were dear to her.

Patty is survived by her loving children, Debbie (Jon) Cermele, Pewaukee, WI, Julie McClone (Patty Burke), Loves Park, IL, and Mike McClone (Wilma Balingit), Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Steve Christiansen, Jamie Weber, and Kayla (Francisco) Galan; and great-grandchildren, Aiden, Karlee, Mason and Jaxson, with one other due in April 2019; siblings, Nancy (Dick) Abig, Diane (Peter) Smith, and Mary (Gerry) Giese; in-laws, Gene (Mary Ann) McClone, Judy (Bob) Barber, Midge (Dick, deceased) Johnson, Steve Miller (Bill McClone, deceased), Becky McClone, Dick (Connie) McClone, and Mary Kay (Tim) Gerhartz; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, parents, parents-in-law, Richard and Helen McClone; and brothers-in-law, Dan McClone, Bill McClone, and Dick Johnson.

Patty's children are especially thankful to Judy and Midge for the exceptional care, support, and loving friendship they showed our mother in her final years.

The family would also like to thank the staff of Brookdale Assisted Living in Appleton for the care they provided to Patty. Although the time they spent with mom was short, we also appreciate the support of ThedaCare At Home Hospice who gave her comfort and peace in her last moments.

The funeral for Patty will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Cline and Hanson Funeral Home in New London on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private family burial will be at Most Precious Blood Catholic Cemetery, New London, on Monday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Memorials can be made to the family.