OBITUARY
Patsy Lynn Pfaffinger
July 16, 1941 – February 19, 2021
Patsy Lynn Pfaffinger, of Marengo, passed on February 19, 2021 at the age of 79. She peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Patsy was born July 16, 1941 in Abingdon, VA to Henry and Rissie Lambert.
She came to Marengo in the 8th grade and graduated from Marengo Community High School in 1960. Patsy married her high school sweetheart Richard Pfaffinger on June 25, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church. She worked at Warner Electric in Marengo for 30+ years where she developed and kept many meaningful friendships. Patsy had an eye for detail, was creative and loved doing many crafts. She enjoyed sharing and giving away her creations even more than making them. She loved to travel with her husband and their close friends and family. Many memories and enjoyable stories came from the places they travelled throughout her life. After retiring, Pat and Dick enjoyed many wonderful winters in their home in Venice, FL. She will be dearly missed by her friends at Japanese Gardens in FL . The love for her daughters and grandchildren was boundless. She never missed an event – they were her pride and joy. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Patsy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; 2 daughters and their spouses, Rhonda and R.C. Pottinger, Kenda and Tony Martin; 7 grandchildren, Chase Pottinger, Quintin Martin, Conlan Pottinger, Victoria Martin, Blake Martin, Nicholas Martin and Bobby Pottinger, sister Janice Gritzmacher.
Patsy was preceded in death by her brothers Jack Lambert and Art Lambert.
At her request, no service will be held.
The family would like to thank Pastor Ripke and the congregation at Zion for their many prayers. Memorial donations in Patsy’s name may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson Street Marengo, IL 60152
The family expresses a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their dedicated care in her final days.
Services
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Memories
Patsy Lynn Pfaffinger
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ADD A MEMORYVicki Pfaffinger-Klaas
February 27, 2021
My sincere sympathy to Dick, Rhonda, Kendra & families. I was so sad to hear of Pats passing. She was a kind and loving person. I know her family was her world. I will always remember her sweet and caring nature. May she Rest In Peace.
Revene Awe
February 26, 2021
I am so sorry about PAT. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met, so loving, kind , and gentle . I never heard her say a unkind word. I miss her So much already and will always miss her. PAT and DICK were our very good friends. They were so close and had a very loving relationship. We hardly ever said one name without the other. It was always PAT&DICK. We enjoyed every minute we ever spent with them. One of our favorite things we did together was going out for fish on Friday nights. Their anniversary was the same date as BILLS birthday ,so for years we went out to dinner and celebrated together. We also played a lot of card games, PAT loved to play cards and of course loved to win . One card game she was so proud to teach us was one where you use 5 decks of cards. Pat raised a wonderful family and had a great life. Her family was everything to her. We will all miss her and never forget her. We send our love to DICK and RHONDA and KENDA and all the rest of her family. We loved her very much. REVENE and BILL AWE
Roger & Pauline Theoret
February 24, 2021
Our hearts are so sad at the loss of our dear friend Pat. What wonderful memories we made together in our retirement years in Florida. We will treasure them forever and will always remember what a special person we had the privilege to know. Our deepest sympathy to your beloved Dick, to your girls and their families.
Kazimiera Markison
February 24, 2021
Very Special Friend worked with and spent time with and Dick💞 Good times and Great Memories. Sorry on the Loss to Dick and Family 🙏 Our Sympathy Charlie and Mary Markison.
Jerry Zenk
February 22, 2021
Sorry for your loss Dick, Rhonda and Kendra. She was a wonderful woman, mother, and friend.
Angela Sawallisch
February 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of her passing. May your wonderful memories give you comfort. With deepest sympathy, Sawallisch family
Rosa Thompson
February 22, 2021
My whole family worked with Pat. She was a very kind woman with a beautiful soul. Her smile and her beauty lit up a room. Gone too soon. Our deepest condolences to the entire family at this time. RIP Pat fly with the angels 🕊️ 🙏
Rosa Garza Thompson & Family
Jennie Lindquist
February 22, 2021
She was truly the kindest person from the moment I met her. I remember seeing her at all the sporting and school events through the years. The smile in her eyes always spoke volumes of how much she loved seeing her grandchildren, and their friends, do well. She cheered for everyone and always had a word of praise. God bless her family and friends, may you always feel warmth and happiness when memories fill your heart.
Janice Gumprecht
February 22, 2021
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Patsy. I will always remember her beautiful smile. May your loving memories of her help you through this difficult time. Janice (Rick) Gumprecht
Bonnie Garza
February 21, 2021
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Patsy. God has gained another angel in heaven. Patsy always had a smile on her face. She was the most loving kindest person that I've ever known. She will always be in my heart . My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loving family. I am so sorry for your loss. She will be deeply missed . Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time .
Love,
Bonnie Garza