Obituary: Patricia Jemsek

Patricia Jemsek, age 73, of Burr Ridge, passed away on Saturday, March 10, at home surrounded by her family. Jemsek was born on Nov. 20, 1944 in Lake Forest, while her father was a dentist at Great Lakes Naval Station. After his time in the Navy, Jemsek’s parents, Ted and Odessa Brown, moved back to their hometown of New Orleans to raise their family.

Pat spent her childhood in New Orleans, graduating from Mt. Carmel Academy in 1961. Then in 1965, she met Frank Jemsek who swept her off her feet and brought her back to Illinois. Pat picked up golf shortly before meeting Frank, and, with his encouragement, her passion for golf grew. Pat’s competitive spirit led to several club championships and sub-70 tournament rounds. Pat also loved gardening and spending time with her three children and four grandchildren. Pat was a true blessing to all that knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Frank; three children, Marla (Kevin) Weeks, Katherine Jemsek, and Joe (Meredith) Jemsek; four grandchildren, Patricia and Brooke Weeks and Sawyer and Noa Jemsek; and sisters, Bonnie Montgomery and Cindy Booth.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 14, from 4 – 8 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 15, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 200 E. Illinois St., Lemont. In lieu of flowers, send memorials to Catholic Charities or a charity of your choice.

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