By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Even though Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yet to sign the budget bill law…
June 1, 2023
Patricia “Trixie” Snelton, 77, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at her home in Bull Valley, only a month from the day she lost her husband.
She was born July 13, 1937, in Des Plaines, to Charles and Henrietta (Powers) Doetsch.
She was a lover of all animals, especially horses, caring for her own, and showing them for more than 20 years. She was also a dedicated and skilled artist. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she will be missed by many.
Survivors include her two sons, Richard “Rusty” Snelten Jr. and Greg (Jan) Snelten; eight grandchildren, Nicky Snelten, Kyle (Melissa) Snelten, Jessie (Adam) Rebella, Doug Snelten, Ryan (Nikki) Snelten, Brittany Snelten, Brooke (Vince) Wadman and Shannon (Gary) Talaga; five great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Westen, Skylar, Damian, and Caitlyn; two brothers, Jim and Rick Doetsch; a sister-in-law, Maryann Doetsch; and a brother-in-law, Mark Baker; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Sr.; her parents; brother, Butz; and sister, Nancy Baker.
Services and interment were private.
Memorials may be given to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
Arrangements were made by Windridge Funeral Home.
