Patricia “Patti” Vorel, 55

Visitation Thursday; mass Friday

Patricia “Patti” Vorel, nee Knighton, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 55. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Angela Knighton; beloved wife of Mark Vorel; loving mother of Taylor, Lauren, and Kendall Vorel; fond sister of Wallace (Suzanne) Knighton, Elizabeth (Richard) Bogdanowicz, Samuel (Jeri) Knighton, Florence (Dennis Jr.) Rowley, Roy Jr. (Pamela) Knighton, and Michelle (Vincent) Lococo; aunt of 22 nieces and nephews and dear friend to many.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 19, from 2 until 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks. south of Roosevelt Rd.). Funeral Friday, 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.  For info: www.knollcrest.net or 630-932-1500.