Patricia Gilkerson

Visitation for Patricia Lee Gilkerson nee Stern resident of South Elgin since 1981 will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 95 S. Gilbert Rd. (at State. St.) South Elgin. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. For more information, please call Countryside Funeral Homes (847) 289-8054.

Pat is the beloved wife of 35 years of Steve; loving mother of Victoria Gesinger; cherished grandmother of Jenna Lee; dear sister of Nancy Fredres, Robert (June) Stern, the late Richard (the late Lelah) Stern, John (Angie) Stern, Joanne Branson and Diane Mack. Pat will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews and her cat "Baby". Pat was a devoted employee of Smurfit Stone for 24 years, before retiring to become a full-time grandma in 2003.

Pat was a true nature and animal lover. In lieu of flowers, donations to an animal rescue of your choosing would be welcomed.