obITUarY

July 26, 1969, she was united in marriage to Donald Bennett at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeport. After they were married Patty and Don moved to Colorado, where they lived for 12 years. While in Colorado they became the proud parents of two wonderful daughters Jennifer Ann & Heather Ann. However, being away from family and relatives in Illinois for those many years, they returned to Illinois in 1981.

Patty worked for several school districts both in Colorado and Illinois over her twenty-five years in Education with the last fifteen years in Plainfield District 202. She was a devoted Catholic and attended St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church where she participated in many activities, Parish Council, Council of Catholic Women (CCW), teaching Religious Education and was CCW Woman of the Year in 2017.

Patty enjoyed being around children and many of her former students often thanked her for helping them with Speech/Language classes years later. She was a wonderful wife and supported her husband, Donald, with his many years in Law Enforcement and especially the twenty-four years he was Chief of Police in Plainfield. Patty enjoyed reading, taking care of her daughters and spending time with family and friends. While growing up, Patty spent a lot of her time in Byron, IL with her cousins, aunts, uncles as her mother Cecilia was from a family of eight. Remembering her childhood were special times for Patty.

Patty was preceded in death by her father, Lyall Taubert, to whom she was very close. Her mother, Cecilia Taubert (nee Noyes) and her brother, Gregory Taubert. Patty is survived by her husband of 54 years, Donald, her daughters, Jennifer Bennett of Joliet, IL, and Heather Bennett of Plainfield along with her four grandchildren, Ian, Alaina, Halle, and Mason.

Patty is best remembered by others as a significant role model and being a kind and peaceful person. She will be missed by all who knew her, especially Don, who counted on her love and support over their many years together. Love you, Patty!

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, 4:00-8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet

Rd. (corner of Routes 30 & 59), Plainfield, IL.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 14, 10:30 AM at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield.

Interment will follow at St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery, Plainfield, IL.

In lieu of flowers, please be generous with donations to: Alzheimer’s Association - Illinois Chapter. P.O. Box 2674, Joliet, IL 60434, (815) 744-0804, https://www.alz.org/ illinois?form=alz_donate

For information, please call (815) 436-9221 or visit www.overmanjones.com