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Patricia Ann “Patti” Clikeman, master gardener, quilter, and creative crafter, age 76, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 . She was born on February 23, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Lena Palmer. She was united in marriage to Thomas M. Clikeman on September 13, 1969 in Rockford.

Patti spent a lifetime serving others. Some of her favorite causes included volunteering with Meals on Wheels with her friend, Harriett Steil and donating her time to the Olbrich Gardens Gift Shop where, much to his dismay, she always seemed to find a way to inflict serious damage to Tom’s credit card. Her generosity and incredible gift giving were legendary as she always found or made the perfect gifts. She was always available as a second mom to help children of all ages, whether it be the neighbors’ kids, her nieces and nephews or grand-nieces and nephews. While Patti’s passing is a tremendous loss to her family and friends, it will also have a profound negative impact on QVC and UPS’s bottom line as well. She was also known for her Italian cooking especially her homemade ravioli made with her Mom and Aunt Sara. Her cherished telephone conversations will be sadly missed by Heather Lee and Mona Mulford.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Tom; her sister, Betty (Robert) Parker; sister-in-law, Kay Lee; her beloved nieces and nephews, Mona Mulford, Michael (Kai) Mulford, Suzanne Lee, Doug (Ann) Lee, Dennis (Heather) Lee, Andy Parker and Sarah (Jamie) Parker-Scanlon; “grandkids”, Henry, Oliver and Caroline Lee and Will, Cam, and Olivia Mulford; her dear friend, Marilyn Boyle; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Toni (Bill) Mulford; brother-in-law, Donavon Lee; and beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Sweetie and Dolly.

Patti had the biggest laugh imaginable and as Audrey Hepburn once said I love people who make me laugh.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Patti at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels or Olbrich Gardens.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N. Sherman Avenue

608-249-8257

Patricia Clikeman

February 23, 1944 - December 16, 2020

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