Patricia M. Durkin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia M. Durkin, 89, of Morris, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Born May 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Lillian (Trost) Mahoney. Patricia was born, raised and educated in Chicago. She married John Durkin on June 9, 1951, and immediately focused on building a strong Catholic family. Following retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband to Myrtle Beach, SC and Naples, FL. For fun, she spent much time working on crossword puzzles, watching back to back episodes of Blue Bloods, and was the Queen of Jeopardy. Her true passion and love was raising her children and spending special time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband John; children: Kevin (Patricia) of Orland Park, Michael (Shelley) of Orland Park, Kerry (Gwen) of Glenwood, Brian (Clara) of San Antonio, TX, John Jr. (Deb) of Coal City, Sharon Durkin of Crest Hill, Patrick (Krista) of Channahon, Robert (Melissa) of Morris, Christopher (Liz Blaskey) of Morris and Lois (Scott) Darlington of Morris; grandchildren: Nicholas (Sarah), Jennifer (Melissa), Sean (Nicole), Keith (Aubrey), Jeffrey, Maureen (Tony Falkner), Kelly (Brian) Berner, Jeremy (Katie), Bailey, Breckin, Christopher, Stephanie (Andrew) Struckmeyer, Jason (Kristin), Kevin, John, Katherine, Joshua Blaskey, Brandon (Amber), Erin Blaskey, and Hallie, Matthew and Lillian Darlington; 16 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Jean Mahoney, JoAnne Durkin and Virginia Durkin; special caretaker and friend Doris Makombe; close family friends: Gregg (Dixie) Herman, Jason, Madi, Dr. Steve (Sara) Carter and Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Edward, James, and John, and daughter, Mary Elizabeth. Memorials may be made in Patricia’s name to Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice or Immaculate Conception School. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Immaculate Conception Church in Morris, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017, at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Patricia M. Durkin

May 1, 1928 - July 14, 2017

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Patricia M. Durkin

May 1, 1928 - July 14, 2017

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