Patricia Ann Williams, age 88 of Rochelle, died on Friday October 17, 2008 at the Rochelle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center West. She was born on March 17, 1920 in Muncie, IN, the daughter of Lawrence and Bertha Cook O'Connell. She married Forrest Williams, he preceded her in death. Patricia enjoyed being a seamstress, sculptor, painter, and gardener, and was active in the historical aspects of the bible including Greek translation. She was also preceded by her parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Survived by 6 sons:
Gary (LuAnn) Williams of Madison, WI
Kent (Carol) Williams of West Chicago
Wayne (Diane) Williams of Harrisburg, PA
Neal (John) Williams of Los Angeles, CA
Paul (Susan) Williams of Lombard, IL
Ross (Geri) Williams of Denver, CO
2 sisters: Marjorie Edelman of Findlay, OH and Katherine Johnsonbaugh of St. Louis, MO
9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday October 27, 2008 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle with Chaplain Judy Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Monday prior to the funeral.

Burial at the Lawnridge Cemetery.

Memorial to the Ogle County Hospice Association