Patricia Anne Bequeaith, 51, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2009, in Wheaton Franciscan - All Saints Medical Center after a long illness. She was born July 16, 1957, in Racine, the daughter of Robert and Rita (nee: Puffer) Gutzman. Patti was employed with Thermal Transfer and was a former member of Women of the Moose Lodge 631 in Racine. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; her dog, Sheridan; gardening; and loved the outdoors, with Fall being her favorite time of the year. Survivors include her children, Courtney Bequeaith and Ryan Bequeaith of Racine; two grandchildren, Mariah and Desha; a brother, Robert Gutzman; three sisters, Barbara (Jack) Eyman, Lorraine (Todd) Braun, and Rita (Steve) Nelson, all of Racine; nieces and nephews, Cori (Mikey) Saldana, Heidi and Katie Gutzman, Gary (Jeanie) Eyman, Nicole (Steve Sevedra) Owens, Daniel R. Owens, Stevie and Matthew Nelson. Patti is further survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives, and friends, especially Gene Klimowicz of Racine. She was preceded in death by her parents. A service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the Racine Moose Lodge Family Center, 5530 Middle Road. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday at the family center from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Private burial will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery on Highway 32.

Source - Racine Journal Times - May 6, 2009