Patricia Ann Sterr (nee McFadden)

Age 91 Years, of Joliet, IL passed away on March 1, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 18, 1934, in Joliet IL to Lucille Angela (Adler) and Francis Joseph McFadden. Pat was raised in Joliet, attending St Raymond's Grade School, St. Francis Acadamy (class of 1952), Joliet Junior College, and Lewis University, where she also obtained her MBA.

Beloved wife of 67 years to Jeremiah Patrick Sterr. Proud mother to Jeffrey (Julie, nee McCabe), the late Sean (Rita, nee Ochs), Patrick, Kelly (Tim) Ruettiger, the late Todd, and Craig (Debbie, nee Zabel). Also survived by 19 Grandchildren; Patrick Sterr (Erin Foley), Jamie (Sean) Hopkins, Jessica (Matt) Dillingham, Scott Stachulak; John (Kristina) Churchwell and Katie Sterr; Jennifer, nee Spindler, (Ryan) Swedko; Billy (Allison) Spindler, Michael (Melissa) Jurek, Tiffany Jurek, Kevin (Nichole) Jurek, Keith (Karen) Jurek, Nicole Sterr, and Shannon Sterr; Daniel Ruettiger, Jacob (Fiancé Cammi Wallarab) Ruettiger, Maggie (Kyle) Dooley, Jeremiah "Jeremy" Sterr, and Kylie (Fiancé Shane McLurkin) Sterr; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Pat is also survived by her brothers Joseph "Tip" (Norma) McFadden and James (Carol) McFadden, sisters Kathleen "Kaye" (the late George "Tom") Turner and Nan (Lou) Chignoli, brother-in-law Michael (Kathy) Sterr, sister-in-law Carol (nee Pubentz) Lehman, and many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her care-giver April Navarro. The family also appreciates all the work of Jen Schuh from Lightways Hospice.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerry, sons Sean and Todd, her grandson Michael Sterr, and brother-in-law John Sterr.

Originally a stay-at-home mom, Pat returned to school when her last child began grade school, obtaining an MBA from Lewis University. Pat then proudly taught business and computer science at Joliet Junior College retiring after nearly 20 years with JJC.

Pat was a devout spouse, mother, fierce competitor, and avid skier. She passed on those traits and enjoyed watching her sons and grandchildren compete in their sporting events. She enjoyed spending summers at "the River" with her family. She also cherished hundreds of hours with her lifelong friends, Suzanne Whalen, Sharon Moore, Lori Murphy, Jo Connor, and the late Joan Ramuta. Pat was a member of the Visitation and Aid Society of Joliet, following in the footsteps of her grandmother, and was also involved in numerous charities.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ( DONATE ) or the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls ( DONATE ) would be appreciated.

Family and Friends to gather on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus (604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet) for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM.   Inurnment beside her husband at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.   Arrangements entrusted to O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport.  For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com