Racine – Patricia M. Ratliff, age 53, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 1, 1962 and was raised at Presentation Catholic Church & School. Patti was an extreme sports fan and dedicated volunteer; enjoyed planning family reunions and celebrations; and absolutely loved being surrounded by her entire family & close circle of friends. Surviving are her beloved parents, Charles and Lillie B. (nee: McKinney) Ratliff; loving companion of 26 years, William H. Cheeks; children, Shiree (Anthony Woods) Ratliff, Stasha (Jabias Foster) Cheeks, Latisha Ratliff, Sabrina Connor, Antwain (Danielle) McClain, Allen Sutton, Everette (Tasha) Ratliff and Dorian Collier; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Delores Ratliff, Constance (Danny) Harmon and Kenneth Ratliff; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Service of Homegoing will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 5:00 pm in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Gates officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
kim rasch says
My deepest sympathy to the family. We worked together for many years. Hadn’t seen Will, Courtney or NaNa in years but you all were in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry and sadden, God bless.
Reginald& Zelmarie Mckinney says
We will like to extend our prayers and condolences we have all suffered a great loss.
Shannon Martinez says
I will never forget all of the memories I have of you, you will forever hold a place in my heart.
Bart and Gwen Trussell says
Will and family, my prayers are with you all. I had the pleasure of meeting Pat at Family Service Choice program. She was a pleasure and such fun to be around. She always had much to share in support of everyone she touched.
Estella "Cookie" Hunt-Mabin says
Dear Ratliff and McKinney families:
We mourn along with you over the death of our beloved Patti, the roving photographer. We shall miss her. However, Let’s look to God and lean on Him for Comfort since He never makes mistakes. May you be stengthened as each day goes by. So sorry we can’t attend the funeral.
Love, Cousins Cookie, Roger, and Hunt cousins
Deborah Cotten says
To Patti,No more $20’s to be borrowed.
I’ll be missing you. I pray that peace will find you. Say HI! to Frank.
To family,
So sorry for your great loss! She was special!