Obituary
Patricia Katz, nee Austern, 89, beloved wife of the late Irving; loving mother of Michael (Debbie) Katz, Beth (Mitchell) Polonsky and Paul (Janet) Katz; cherished Bube of Stephanie (Anthony) Fick, Gregg Katz (Peter Moore), Marc Katz (Anette Radonski, loving partner), Jenny Ingber, Aaron Polonsky, Ian Katz and Adam Katz; adored Super Bube of Avery and Annie Fick and Lily Ingber; devoted daughter of the late Jennie Austern; dear sister of the late Paul (the late Betty) Austern; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia's memory may be made to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center at www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Due to the pandemic and out of concern for extended family and friends, services and shiva are private. To view the graveside service via a zoom link and to leave condolences, please visit Shalom Memorial Funeral Home at www.shalom2.com or (847) 255-3520.