Patricia J Petru

August 19, 1946 - September 1, 2021

Patricia J. Petru, 75, of Earlville, IL formerly of West Chicago, IL passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Journey Care in Barrington, IL. She was born August 19, 1946 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Ralph and Geraldine (Shaffar) Modaff. Patricia was employed by Navistar International for 30 years. She loved coffee clutching with her sisters, cocktails with friends, her boys and grandchildren, caring for her pets and wildlife, and riding with her John on his Harley. She is survived by her two sons, Todd (Daisy) Surkamer of Montgomery, TX and Jason (Alicia) Surkamer of Woodridge, IL; four grandchildren, Bradley, Timothy, Susan, and Katelin; one great granddaughter, Adalynn; four sisters, Mary Lou Paladeau, Marcia Sedlacek, Barbara Disbennett, and Sheila Henschel; one brother, Jerry Modaff; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Geraldine Modaff; her two brothers, Ronald and David; and a significant other, John Turner. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the funeral home in Somonauk. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to your local animal shelter. For more information or to sign the online guest book please go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com