Patricia F. Gretz

April 8, 1936 - February 26, 2025 (88 years old)

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Patricia F. Gretz

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April 8, 1936 - February 26, 2025 (88 years old)

Downers Grove, Illinois

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“* * A Cherished Childhood Memory for Hundreds * * Patt's calmness, patience and dedication as a tea...”

March 1, 2025Mary Kay Heffernan lit a candleRead more

Patricia F. Gretz Obituary

Name: Funeral Mass
Start: 2025-03-03T16:00:00
End: 2025-03-03T16:00:00
Location: St Mary of Gostyn Church

We are sad to announce that on February 26, 2025, at the age of 88, Patricia F. Gretz of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Patricia F. Gretz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wallace Gretz and Evelyn Gretz; and her brothers, Gerald Wallace Gretz and Michael Gretz O'Neill. She is survived by: her sibling's children, Kelly Smith (Gary), Chris Gretz, Colleen Thaiss (Eric), Maureen Callahan (Glenn Hoffman), Katie Callahan, Rick Callahan, Michael Gretz (Lisa), Tiffany, Brittany, Steffany, Caroline, Madeline, Rory, Maeve and Kathleen; her friends, Reverend Edward Rowland, Dick and Kathy Callahan; her pets, Troy, Pierre, Cindy, Patrick, Shamrock and Luke; her close friend Margie Slattery; and her pet Mollie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holy Trinity Catholic School (https://www.wesharegiving.org) or A Caring Place All Breed Dog Rescue.

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March 1, 2025

Mary Kay Heffernan lit a candle

“* * A Cherished Childhood Memory for Hundreds * * Patt's calmness, patience and dedication as a teacher of budding children is a soft light in our memories. For myself, Patt was ahead of her times in the 60s. For us young girls, she was a role model for the life options that were unfolding, independence and pride in her place in this world. Former students, in summing up their feelings for Patt: admiration, thankfulness and a smile. Blessings. Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

March 3, 2025

Carole Meeker wrote a comment

“Thank you Mary Kay for expressing Ms. Gretz impact on our lives. As you said she is definitely a fond memory for me.”

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March 3, 2025

Carole Meeker wrote a sympathy message

“I remember Ms. Gretz as always looking perfect - and when you are a teacher of over 50 3rd graders this is very admirable. When we lived in the drab world of navy blue school uniforms and the black habit of our nuns, her beauty and brightness was a much needed relief. Ms. Gretz was loved by her students - she made learning fun - which was ahead of the times in the '60s. With the little we had at school we learned much from her and her warmth.”

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445 Prairie Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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