Patterson, Stella Elizabeth
of Portage, Michigan Passed away at Tendercare of Portage on Monday, July 29, 2013 after a very brave and lengthy battle with kidney failure. Age 84. Leaving to treasure her never ending sweetness and precious memories are her loving husband, Elvis Pat Patterson, her daughters, Judy MacPhee Jim and Fay Rodgers-Mero Mike; her sons, Mike and Gary Patterson; grandchildren, Kimberly MacPhee, Stephanie Wojcik Jeff, Wesley Rodgers Mandy; her great-grandchildren, Sara Rodgers, Madelyn and Natalie Wojcik; and two sisters, Mary Amos and Delores Foster. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jeff Rodgers. Our Family would like to extend our sincere, heartfelt thank you to those at Tendercare who gave her such love and compassion during her lengthy stay and to the professional and caring staff at Kalamazoo East Fresenius Medical Care. You will always be remembered. A private family service was held Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, officiated by Fr. Stanley Witek of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. A memorial mass for Stella will be offered during the 11:15 a.m. mass on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Fresenius Medical Care or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes.