Patricia Kiska

BRAIDWOOD—Patricia “Patti” Gustina Kiska, 67, of Braidwood, formerly of Springfield, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL.
She was born Nov. 14, 1949 in Springfield, the daughter of Gustave Obert and Dorothy Mae Weyrauch Mohn.  She married Alois “Gene” Kiska on Nov. 27, 1987. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2009.
Patricia was employed as a CNA and Director of Housekeeping at Villa West in Sherman and as a CNA in several private settings.  She was an avid Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed fishing, playing cards and games. She especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports and being with her family.
She is survived by her sons, John (wife, Lin) Hopwood of Gardner and Rick (wife, Brandi) Hopwood of Wilmington; six grandchildren: Jeremy, Shane, Emily, Kailey, Keaton and Kade; one aunt, two uncles, several nieces, nephews and cousins and life-long friends, Butch, Sarah and Nancy.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Gus, John and Terry Mohn.
The family will receive friends from 10-11:15 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 with the funeral ceremony beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at butlerfuneralhomes.com.
Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.