PATRICIA "PATTY" J. SYVERTSEN (NEE SCHLINK) HIGHLAND, IN Patricia "Patty" J. Syvertsen (nee Schlink) age 49 of Highland passed away Monday, September 9, 2013. Patty is survived by husband Rich of 24 years; sons: Richard Syvertsen of Highland and Zack Syvertsen at home; brothers: Kevin (Sharon) Schlink of Highland, Greg (Judy) Schlink of MN, and JR (Mary) Schlink of IL; sister, Lauren (Nanny) Peralta of AZ; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. Patty was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Joan Schlink. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. James Church on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM with Reverend Keith Virus officiating. Friends may visit with the family at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road, Highland on Thursday, Sept 12, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM with a prayer service at 4:30PM. Patty was a member of St. James Church and she was employed by Precision Control Systems in Griffith.