Amy Lyne Patsch

Amy Lyne Patsch, 55, of Leland, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29, 2026, in Sandwich, at Valley West Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1971, in Aurora, Illinois.

Amy was the daughter of Diane Van Buskirk, and Terry F. Runyon. She married her high school sweetheart Eric Patsch, and together they shared 32 years of marriage. Her family was at the center of her life, and she had a deep love and appreciation for her “heart babies,” her son and daughter, as well as for her whole family.

She found joy in the simple and meaningful things that made life special. Amy enjoyed thrifting and antiquing with her mother and her sisters. She loved collecting and caring for her many plants, and she had a special fondness for her beagles, Finnegan, Walter, and Millie. She was also known for her funny sense of humor, which brought laughter and warmth to those around her.

Amy is survived by her loving husband, Eric Patsch; her children, Matthew Patsch and Nancilee Patsch; her mother, Diane (Mark Walker). She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Carolyn Miller and her husband, Gregory, Kelly Nehring and her husband, Gregory, Brittany Walker, and Cody Walker. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her biological father, Terry Runyon; her brother, Terry M. Runyon; her grandparents, William Van Buskirk, Nancilee Van Buskirk, Gilmer Runyon, Fred Runyon, Naomi Runyon, and Carolyn Runyon.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home - Somonauk, 13160 W Rt 34, Somonauk, Illinois 60552. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Amy's Honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Amy’s memory will live on in the love she gave her family, in the laughter she shared, and in the many everyday joys she cherished so deeply.

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home

13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404

Somonauk, IL 60552

815-498-2363