Mary J. Patterson, of Mt. Prospect for 54 years passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2017.  Mary was a volunteer for many charitable organizations before becoming a realtor for the past 30 years.  She is survived by her son Jack (Patty) of Dallas, TX, daughter Jill (Marc) Blackwell of Mt. Prospect, 8 adult grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  Her husband, John D. Patterson, of 25 years preceded her in death in 1982.

Visitation Friday 9:00 A.M. until Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Main St. (Rt. 83) at Lincoln St. Mt. Prospect.  Private interment at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Raymond Church, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls in Chicago, or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.