Patrticia E. Etheridge Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 22, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Patrticia E. Etheridge (Sterling, Illinois). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patrticia E. Etheridge to show support.
As Patrticia departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Patrticia. Though Patrticia may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Wetzell and Marjorie Wetzell (Lewis); her boyfriend Larry Gerlach; and her great grandchild Ryker Bryan. She is survived by: her children, Wendy Schultz (Joseph) and Jamie Etheridge (Jennifer); her stepsons, Jamie Gerlach (Anita) of Prophetstown and Chad Gerlach (Trish) of Prophetstown; and her siblings, Dorothy Bruder (Dennis) of Tampico, Mark Wetzell (Mary) and David Wetzell of Tampico. She is also survived by four grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
