Patricia Ann Dillman, 74, of Downers Grove, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, May 3, 2025, at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital, after a bravely fought battle after heart surgery.
Pat, known as “Teen” by her family, was born July 16, 1950 to John and Dolores (nee Schomig) Dillman. She is survived by her brother Tom (Char), sister Lenore (the late Nick), niece Jenelle (Leigh) Allen, great niece Henley and great nephew Emerson and cousin to Bruce (Carolyn) Kazich and Allison (Felipe) Oliveira. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dolores (nee Schomig) Dillman; her maternal and paternal grandparents; aunt Dorothy (the late John) Novak and cousins Brian Kazich and Nancy (the late Chet) Hollister.
Pat was a longtime legal secretary at DLA Piper in Chicago, where she made many longtime friends. In retirement, Pat did volunteer work at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she again made many great friends. Pat’s spirit and generous heart touched the lives of many, making the world a brighter place through her passion for volunteering and her love of card making. As a fervent lover of flamingos we invite you to celebrate her life by wearing bright colors and flamingo themed attire to the memorial services. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday May 17, 2025 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M., with memorial services to follow at 12 P.M. at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4920 Main St., Downers Grove. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy 6042 W. Oakton St., Morton Grove, IL 60053