Michael G. Patterson

Michael G. Patterson, age 58, of La Salle, IL, died Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Michael was born on September 29, 1953, in Elgin, IL, a son of Robert & Muriel (Osbon) Patterson. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. He later attended Northern Illinois University, receiving a Masters Degree in Computer Science.

Michael worked for IBM and later for AT&T as a computer programmer.

He loved rock music and playing his electric bass guitar.

Michael is survived by his children, Ian (Michelle) Patterson of Lewisburg, VA and Sara Patterson of Greenwood, IN; fiance, Janice Ramoino of Spring Garden, IL; parents, Robert and Muriel Patterson of Lancaster; grandchildren, twins Katelynn & Victoria Patterson, Alexander Patterson, Isabel Patterson, and one more on the way; sister, Mary List of Galena, IL; and a niece, Audrey List of Galena, IL.

Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday , January, 12, 2012, at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster, with Pastor Mark Dieter officiating. Burial was in Windridge Memorial Park in Cary, IL, at 1 pm on Friday, January 13. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday at the funeral home.