Patricia L. Mcnamara

Rockford -Patricia L. McNamara, 87 of Sterling, Il, died Monday, October 11, 2010 at Alden Alma Nelson Manor. Born June 30, 1923 in Dixon , IL to Martin and Jane (Harding) Gannon. Married Eugene J. McNamara in El Centro , Ca in 1943. Worked in secretarial and retail positions in several establishments in Lee and Whiteside counties. Survivors, daughters, Lyn (Rick) Olsen of Rockford, Il , Donna (Denny) O'Brien of Riverside Ca, Margo (Leonard) Chattic of Lakeland, Fl; sister, Joanne (John) Mensch of Princeton , IL . brother Jim (Lee) Gannon of Elmhurst, Il; 9 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, son Stephan, granddaughter Rebbeca, and brother Jack. Private Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Mental Health Association, American Cancer Society 4312 East State St, Rkfd, IL 61108 and the American Diabetes Association 30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2015 Chicago, IL 60602.