Patricia Joan “Patty” Cotsakis

Patricia Joan “Patty” Cotsakis, 89, of Browns, IL died June 7, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Patty was born July 20, 1931, to Henry and Mamie (Jones) Hering in Browns, IL. She married William John Cotsakis Jr. on June 24, 1951, at Friedens United Church of Christ, Browns, IL.

Patty enjoyed singing with the Wabash Valley College Chorus. She played the organ in many different churches including St. Pauls in Franklin Park, IL, the Methodist Church in Bartow, IL., Presbyterian Church in Palatine, IL and Friedens United Church of Christ, Browns, IL.   Patty taught piano and was very active in community groups.  Everything was music with Patty.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved her cats.

Patty was a member of the Friedens United Church of Christ, Browns, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mamie Hering; husband, William John Cotsakis Jr.; brothers and sisters, all older.

Patty is survived by two sons, Daniel (JoAnne) Cotsakis, Rockwall, TX., Fred (Rita) Cotsakis, St. Petersburg, FL.; grandchildren, Leslie (Nathaniel) Sheroke, Caroline Cotsakis, Katharyn (Zach) Finch, Camille Cotsakis, Jason (Leslie) Koeske; great-grandchild, Danielle.

Memorials can be made to the Friedens Cemetery Fund, they may be dropped off at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion, IL or mailed to Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, 241 West Main St, Albion, IL 6206.

Graveside Service: Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 11:00 am, Friedens Church Cemetery, Browns, IL.

Internment: Friedens Church Cemetery, Browns, IL.

Clergy: Reverend Robert Koch

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.