Patricia A. Murphy

Age 74, of Lockport passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Plainfield, and a resident of Lockport for many years. A 1970 Graduate of St. Francis Academy, Joliet. Former member of St. Mary Immaculate Church, Plainfield, and devout member of St. Dennis Church, Lockport since the 1980's. Member of the Heritage Quilter's Guild in Lockport, and the CCW St. Dennis. She attended a Cursillo retreat and from the late 1980s onward spent countless weekends there throughout her life, creating memories and maintaining lifelong connections. She was an incredibly gifted quilter who found joy in creating beautiful handmade quilts and gifts, nothing made her happier than sharing her creations with family and friends, forever leaving them with lasting reminders of her love and generosity.  She enjoyed traveling and visited many place but her most memorable trips were to Ireland in 2024 and her final trip to Montreal, Canada in 2025.  Above all else she always put her family first and was always their biggest supporter. Patti was the most kind, welcoming and loving woman to her family, friends and all who had the good fortune to cross paths with her. She will be tremendously missed but always remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary (nee Voitik) Murphy.

Survived by her devoted husband, Robert Weierman; her loving children, Stephen (Megan) Mahalik, Sarah (John) Sicinski, Adam (Joanna) Mahalik, Matthew Mahalik, Murphy (Jamie) Mahalik, Laura (Ryan) Gira, Rebecca (Alex) DeWitt, and Benjamin Mahalik; her cherished grandchildren, Eileen, Stephen Patrick, Macklin, Samuel, Simon, Eve, Hope, Zoe, Matthew Jr., Raegan, Murphy Jr., Finn, Collin, Connor, and Evelyn; her siblings, Michael (Debra) Murphy, Rick (Sue) Murphy, James (Traci) Murphy, Rose Wilkinson, and Irene Murphy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church in Patti's name would be greatly appreciated.

Prayers will be held in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:15am proceeding to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Following Mass Cremation Rites will be respectfully addressed. Visitation in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.