Patricia lived in Fort Wayne, IN for 15 years after spending her entire life in the Chicago Land area.
Patricia enjoyed gardening, skiing, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. She also had a successful career as a purchasing agent at Motorola where she met some of her life-long friends.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Neil (Brenda) and David Trais of Chicago and daughter, Maureen (Paul) Matz of Fort Wayne. Patricia was blessed with four grandchildren who she loved dearly—Tricia (Brian) Montgomery, Alycia Matz, Mia Trais, and Aidan Trais and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Sadly preceded her in death was her daughter, Kathy and son-in-law, Jim McDougall. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Edwin and Mary Heeg; siblings, Robert Porter, Agnes Guasino, Shirley Kohnke, and Betty Gonzalez. Her brother, Arthure Heeg survives.
