Obituary of Patricia Karen Kehoe

Patricia Karen (nee Paulson) Kehoe, 76, passed away suddenly September 10, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident. Patricia was born in Waukegan in 1938 and was a lifelong resident of Gurnee. She was happily married to Bill Kehoe and raised three children together until his untimely passing in 1986. Patricia is remembered as a vibrant and kind soul who was forever dedicating herself to others. She was always ready for dinner and laughs and had a wonderful sense of humor. Patricia’s greatest joy in her life was her family; if there was ever a need she would without hesitation be there to help. She was very active in her grandchildren’s’ lives and was great teacher. Patricia loved to have a good time and is fondly remembered for always having a big smile for all. She was a wonderful mom, grandmother and friend and will be dearly missed. Patricia is survived by her children John (Nancy) Kehoe, Lorie (Bryan) Blickhan (nee Kehoe) and Margaret “Peggy” (Dave) Larson (nee Kehoe); her grandchildren Caroline Kehoe, Russell and Christopher Blickhan and William and Alyssa Larson; her brothers and sisters Mary Kovach, John Raymond “Ray” Paulson, Regina Keller and Tom Paulson. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Kehoe and her sister Phyllis Childers. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tues. Sept. 16, 2014 at 10:30 am at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages Lake Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031. Visitation will be held Mon. Sept 15 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Pl, Libertyville (Rt 176, 1 block East of Milwaukee Ave) and Tues. from 9:30 am until the start of Mass at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Donations made in her honor to the Sisters of the Holy Child, 1341 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 would be greatly appreciated. Funeral info 847-362-2626. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com