Wilmette Obituary: Patricia Walsh, 80

The following obituary is courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services.

Patricia Walsh of Wilmette, 80, entered into eternal peace on January 29, 2016. Patricia was the youngest daughter of the late Norbert and Catherine Huguelet, the devoted wife of the late Francis M. Walsh and the loving mother of son Brian (Karen) Walsh, daughter Jennifer (James) Fetty, and son Barry Walsh. She was the adored grandmother of Margaret, Julia, Francis, Kevin, and Peter, and the treasured sister of Robert (Ginger) Huguelet, Arlene (Stanley) Miles, Barbara (John) Griffin, and her beloved twin, Margaret (Robert) Kalchbrenner.

Patricia had a refined sense of design and personal style coupled with an endearing sense of humor. She had a searching curiosity and a deep appreciation for knowledge and inspired the same in others. She was an active member of the Wilmette Arts Guild, and her many interests included decorating, gardening, floral arranging, travel and wide-ranging reading on her iPad.

Services to be held later.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests consideration of donations to:

The Emerging Opportunities in Hematology, Oncology and Neuro-Onc Fund of the Lurie Children’s Foundation,

To donate by phone: 312 227-4352

Online: (follow the link in the Memorials section to the left)

By Check/Mail: Lurie Children’s Foundation, Att: Tribute Program, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611. Please include “Patricia Walsh” in the memo section of your check.

OR

The United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago

By Check/Mail: The United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago, 3100 S. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60804

To donate by phone: (708) 222-4251

Online: www.seguin.org.