Patricia "Patsy" Higgins

She was born June 4, 1935 in Sibley to Matthew and Madeline (Pritts) Ray. On March 8, 1980 she married James W. Higgins.

Patsy worked for many years at Woodstock Die Cast; volunteered at Sacred Heart Church and Florence Nursing Home in Marengo. She also farmed since 1980. Patsy will always be remembered for her ability to entertain. She spent many years entertaining at Shady Lane, the Timbers, Cloven Hoof, and The Heritage House.

She is survived by her sisters, Verda McCartney and Mattie Jo (Chuck) Bailey; several nieces and nephews; her nurse and caregiver, Richelle Mulat; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; and her siblings, Robert Ray, Valeria “Val” Schmieding, and Juanita Williams.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6pm on Sunday, June 2 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Monday, June 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo.

Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Seasons Hospice Foundation: First Class, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677.

For information call the funeral home at 815-568-8131. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.