Patricia L. Grodzicki, 84, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Pat was born June 22, 1941, to Merlin & Vera (Comer)Thompson in Highland, Illinois. In her younger years, she worked at a financial institution before becoming a homemaker. Years later, she worked part-time in retail sales where she enjoyed meeting and assisting customers while making many new friends along the way.

Pat loved her family most of all, never missing an event in which her children were involved. She loved to read, sometimes completing a book in just a day. Gathering once a month with her old high school friends was something she always looked forward to.

Survived by her daughter, Shawn (Randy) Heinlein of Millstadt, Illinois; grandchildren, Robert (Samantha) Grodzicki of East Alton, Illinois, Anna (Chris) Long, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Cory Heinlein and fiancé, Amber Smith of Fort Worth, Texas; great-grandchildren, Harper Grodzicki, Theodore “Teddy” Grodzicki, Cooper Long, Merik Long, Jake Long and C.J. Long.

Preceded in death by her Parents; husband, Joseph J. Grodzicki; Son, Dennis M. Grodzicki; Daughter-in-Law, Chloie Grodzicki; Granddaughter, Kaitlyn Grodzicki.

VISITATION: a visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Herr Funeral Home, 501 W. Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois.

FUNERAL: A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at Mother of Perpetual Help, 200 North Lange Avenue, Maryville, Illinois.