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.