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Patrick Brayton Obituary

Patrick Joseph Brayton, age 70 died June 4, 2025. Pat is survived by his wife Bessie Lynn Crowley, his son, Steve P. Stock (Jennie) His daughter, Amanda J. Fowler (Richard). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael Stock, Madie Stock and Jazmine E. Fowler. Pat passed exactly 17 years after the death of his much beloved mother Jeanne. Pat was preceded in death by his parents George and Jeanne Brayton, brother George V. Brayton and sister Catherine (Katie) Gerhartz. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL. See www.mccorklefuneralhome.com for more information and pictures. Burial will be in the Brayton Family plot at Livingston Cemetery in Belvidere, IL

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Published by WREX on Jun. 26, 2025.

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