Sturtevant – Patti Ann Whitmore, 53, passed away in her home on Monday, December 25, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Edward Whitmore; children, John Shepherd of Rockford, IL, and Nicole Whitmore of Racine; sister and brothers, Kathy (Joseph) Delap of Dakota, IL, Dan McDaniel of Byron, IL, Gordon McDaniel, Jr. of Mt. Morris, IL, Mike McDaniel of Orangeville, IL; as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Betty (nee: Bartley) McDaniel. Cremation has taken place, and private services for the family will be held at a later date.