Born in Elmhurst, Illinois on February 6, 1938 and passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 85. Loving wife to the late Wallace. Dear mother to Stephen, Kristin and Leslie Swanson. Beloved grandma to Matthew and Elyse. Also survived by nieces and nephew; Lisa Hecht, Britta Sieggen and Michael Turner. Visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, December 30 from 10 to 11 AM with a service at 11 AM. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. The family wishes to thank St. Croix hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boys and Girls Club. Patricia was a world traveler, a snow bird who loved her time in Arizona. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge. She would do anything for anyone and will be deeply missed.