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Patricia Gladkowski Obituary
Born: February 26, 1934
Died: March 26, 2017
Patricia A. Gladkowski (nee Keener), age 83, a lifelong Joliet and Channahon area resident, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Bullhead City, AZ after bravely battling health issues for several years.
Born February 26, 1934 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Clemens and Bessie (Booth) Keener. In 1951, she married Stephen Joseph Gladkowski, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage until his passing October 16, 2006. Pat retired from Joliet Wrought Washer Company after 25 years of service.
Surviving are her beloved children, Denise (John) Warmouth of Channahon, Barb (Jim) Price of Arizona, Alex Gladkowski of Missouri and Cheryl (Kirk) Wood of Glendale Heights; and her loving grandchildren, Vanessa (Brook) Bearden, Melanie (Dennis) Thompson, Emily Warmouth, Lee (Sarah) Price, Eric Price and Anna Price; and her brother, Phillip Keener. She was also a wonderful great-grandmother to Reggie Price, Abby Bailey and Benjamin Price. Also a fond Aunt Patsy to many and a pet mom to her dear friend Pudge.
Preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brothers, Robert and Cecil Keener.
Pat never met a stranger and will always be remembered for her generous spirit, kindness to all and her love of family. She always found a way to encourage and inspire others and her smile was always present.
A Memorial Gathering for Patricia Gladkowski will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Chapel, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL 60431. Private inurnment services will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com
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Jack Podlesny
April 4, 2017
Cheryl
So sorry for your loss. The wonderful memories will last forever. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jack Podlesny
Joan Olson
April 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed sitting with her when she came down to visit me on warm summer days. She was a good neighbor. Rest In Peace Pat.
April 3, 2017
DENISE and family...just lost my mama...I feel your pain...take comfort in the beautiful memories she gave you.
Bill and Doris Keener
April 3, 2017
Sorry . We enjoyed the visits to Branson with Pat. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Girard
April 3, 2017
Cheryl and Family - so sorry for your loss.
Rita Harris
April 2, 2017
Her Light will always be with you
Rita Harris
April 2, 2017
((Hugs)), Strength, and Blessings to ALL that Loved her and ALL that knew her.
Carol Urbanski
April 2, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
JoAnn (Nemanich) Muladore
April 2, 2017
Cheryl and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Prayers to you and your family. Deepest sympathies.
Tracy Keener
March 31, 2017
My sympathies to you all during this difficult time. Heaven got another angel.
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