Patricia L. Werdell Obituary (1943 - 2020)

Patricia L. Werdell, 76 of Shirley, passed away at 9:09 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her daughter's home in Bloomington. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Central Illinois. Patricia was born October 31, 1943 in Chicago, the daughter of Leroy and Lorraine Spielman Leckelt. She married Francis J. "Frank" Werdell on July 24, 1965 in Villa Park. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2010. Survivors include three sons, William F. (Andrea) Werdell of North Port, FL, James J. (Nicole) Werdell of Fishers, IN and Thomas R. Werdell of Normal; a daughter, Deborah (Ricardo) Williams of Bloomington; six grandchildren, Bobby, Skyler, Zack, Britton, Cealy and Carter; and a brother, Ronald (Mikii) Leckelt of Ham Lake, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a son, Bobby. Patricia was an avid Cubs fan, lucky enough to see a Chicago Cubs World Series and never missed a fantasy football lineup. She was a devoted dog lover, with two Labradors of her own. She was kind and outgoing. She never met a stranger she couldn't strike up a conversation with. She will be missed by many.