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Louise Patricia ConterMarch 17, 1916 - February 26, 2010 LOUISE PATRICIA CONTER
LOUISE PATRICIA CONTER (Pat) , 93, of Freeport died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born to Paul and Harriet (Smith) Roth on March 17, 1916 in Philadelphia, Pa.. Since she was born on St. Patrick’s Day, she was always called “Pat”. Pat married the love of her life, James. F. Conter, on August 7, 1937. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2009, after 72 wonderful years of marriage. Pat was a retired secretary from the Montgomery Ward Corporate Offices in Chicago, Assistant Registrar, Admission Officer and Secretary to the College Board at Highland College. Pat was a member of the Home Garden Club and several bridge clubs. She was also a member of Blackhawk Needleworkers. Pat enjoyed sharing humorous stories from these groups. How she cherished these friends! Pat enjoyed giving her exquisite needle work to her family and friends. Pat was also a crossword enthusiast. She was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. Pat was an avid reader and learner. Her interest in and love of others only ended with her death. She was a truly elegant lady, and she will be missed. Survivors include a son, Stephen J. Conter, of Freeport; sister-in-law, Mildred Roth of Spencer, In.; nieces and nephews: Evamae Nye of Phoenix, Az. , Clara Earl of Baton Rouge, La. , Louis(Bobbie) Conter of Alexandria Va., Melvin(Sherry) Conter of Freeoprt, Margaret(John) Blum of Freeport, and Kenneth (Ruth Ann) Conter of Freeport. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, son Gregory Conter, and her brother Robert Roth. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or service. Pat’s family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, or light a candle in her honor at www.walkermortuary.com. Funeral InformationCremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or service View Guestbook and Sign Condolences |