Patricia Ann Brennan, 97
Patricia Ann Brennan, age 97, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, died peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
An avid golfer, tennis fan and traveler, Pat had an infectious laugh and was kind to all. During World War II, she volunteered for the Red Cross at the Veterans Hospital in Maywood (now Loyola University Medical Center), with her future sister-in-law Therese (née Tierney) Brennan. Pat went to Immaculate Conception High School in Elmhurst, and attended Barry College in Miami Shores, Florida, and Rosary College in River Forest, Illinois. Pat had a lengthy and successful career at Pattishall McAuliffe Hofstetter law firm in Chicago, Illinois.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents, James and Catherine Brennan; brother, James F. (Therese); and sister, Katharine (Edward) Rohn. She is survived by her sister, Rosemary (Arthur) Borris; sister-in-law, Therese Brennan, and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews and great great-nieces and nephews.
Pat, may the road rise to meet you and the wind be always at your back.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MISERICORDIA Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge, Chicago, Il 60660.
Arrangements in care of Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL. For info, 630-834-3515.
