Patricia M. Behm, 74, of Ashkum, IL

Patricia M. Behm, 74, of Ashkum, IL

Patricia M. Behm died Friday, July 3, 2009 at Illinois Knights Templar Home in Paxton, IL.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton, IL. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashkum, IL. The Revs. Cathy Minor and Paul Backer will officiate

Mrs. Behm was born December 11, 1934 in Ashkum, IL, a daughter of Roy H. and Marjorie Parker Brinkman. She married Derry L. Behm on June 25, 1955 in Ashkum, IL. He survives.

Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Rick Winkel of Urbana, IL and Denise and Lloyd Rattigan of Kenosha, WI; two sons and daughters-in-law, Derry Jr. and Melissa Behm of St. Charles, IL and David and Julie Behm of Philo, IL; 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Mrs. Behm had been an RN and a Teacher’s Aid. She was a member of the Ashkum United Methodist Church and an avid fan of both Central High School Athletics and the Cubs. She loved fishing and enjoyed her home on the Iroquois River.

Memorials may be given to the CHS Foundation of the Ashkum United Methodis Church.