Lake Bluff Obituary: Anne Patlovich, 79

The following obituary was submitted by Anne Patlovich’s family:

Anne Patlovich, 79, formerly of Lake Bluff, IL, passed away on September 15 surrounded by her three children.

Anne was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Bucknell University. She began her career in Philadelphia as a kindergarten teacher. Shortly after, she married Joseph Patlovich. In 1968 they moved their young family from the East Coast to Lake Bluff where they raised their three children and spent many happy years. Later, Anne resumed her teaching career and enjoyed nearly 15 years as a beloved pre-school teacher in Lake Bluff. Her greatest passions were her family and teaching young children.

She was a devoted, loving mother who thoroughly enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren more than anything else. Anne was a consummate athlete who loved playing tennis and walking on any beach - from the Jersey Shore to Sanibel Island. She had a special place in her heart for friends, neighbors and children who were sick, hurting or simply needed an extra hug. Anne felt it was her calling to help others and, in doing so, set a wonderful example for her children and grandchildren in the way she lived her life.

Anne is survived by her children, Linda Hayes (Steve), Michael Patlovich (Karla), Susan Gibson (Greg), and 10 grandchildren who adored her, Mike, Matt and Molly Hayes; Joe, Jack, Allie and Emma Patlovich; Luke, Ben and Sam Gibson; and brother, Jack Trautwein (Gwen). She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and her parents, Howard and Helen Trautwein.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in honor of Anne to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or the University of Michigan Depression Center (www.depressioncenter.org/giving/).