Patricia was born on April 6, 1937 and passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

Patricia was a resident of Niles, Michigan at the time of passing.

After graduating from Riley High School, she attended Ball State College and later worked at the library at the University of Notre Dame and the South Bend Tribune.

A time of visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home in Niles on Monday, June 25, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a committal service to follow in South Bend at Riverview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joy's memory to Pet Refuge.