Patricia Ann Eich

OTTAWA - Patricia Ann Eich, 61, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 11:55 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Memorial services will be private. Gladfelter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Patricia was born June 5, 1949, in Ottawa, a daughter of Allen and Nellie (Thompson) Higgins. She married Thomas Eich May 25, 1973 in Ottawa. He preceded her in death November 11, 1991. She is survived by her mother, Nellie Higgins of Ottawa; her children, Katrina (Frank) Gibbons, Christy Eich, and John Eich, all of Ottawa; four brothers, Allen Higgins of Arkansas, Tom Higgins of Spring Valley, and Patrick "Mike" and Stanley Higgins, both of Ottawa; her sister, Evelyn Higgins of Ottawa; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, and a daughter, Tracy Cusick. Patricia was a retired CNA after many years at Ottawa Pavilion, a member of the VFW Auxiliary and a former member of Local 393. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.