Patricia Lois Whistler

Patricia Lois Whistler, age 78, of Chaffee, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her residence in Chaffee, MO. Ms. Whistler was born on November 1, 1941 in Chester, IL to the late Louis and Anna Marie (Beuckman) Blechle.

Patricia spent thirty-five years working as a graphic artist with North Scott Publishing in Chaffee. She was very active in her faith and was a member of the Daughter of Saint Ambrose. She attended adoration at St. Francis hospital weekly and could often be found sitting with people who were sick. Patricia enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, watching t.v. with her family, and spoiling her two cats, P.J. and Stewie. She had a laugh that was contagious and a sense of humor that could brighten any day. Known as Grandma Pat, GiGi, Patty, and Mom Pat, Patricia loved being surrounded by her family, friends, and small town community.

Ms. Whistler is survived by four daughters: Angela (Don) Schaefer of Scott City, MO; Nanette (Charlie) Charleston of Saint Peters, MO; Annette Whistler of Chaffee, MO; Michelle (Matt) Holder of Scott City, MO; one son: James (Lori) Whistler of Chaffee,MO; one sister: Evelyn Wittenborn of Chester, IL; twelve grandchildren: Samantha (Nate) Roth, Mallory Siebert, Sadie (Ryan) Siebert, Shelby (Jordan) Wilburn, Billi, Andee, and Graham Charelston, Lauren, Tyler and Zac Whistler, Luke and Lane Holder; two great grandchildren: Jayden Heitkamp and Sterling Roth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Apart from her parents, Ms. Whistler was also preceded in death by two sisters: Eileen Meyer and Eleanor “Tootie” Gardiner and three brother-in-laws: Charlie Wittenborn, Gene Meyer, and Carl Gardiner.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. starting with the Rosary Service and concluding at 8:00 p.m. in the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, MO. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee, MO with Rev. Randy Tochtrop officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Joe Kelly at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Saint Ambrose Parish and Grade School.