Patricia Ann Casey nee DeGroate, age 73, of Monee, IL, passed away peacefully August 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bobby L. Casey. Loving mother of Tamara (John) DeYoung and Gregory (Donna) Casey. Cherished grandmother of Erin Casey, Kyle (Carolyn) DeYoung, Devin (Samantha Michalski) DeYoung and great grandmother of Ella Ray DeYoung. Dear sister of Bonnie, Katherine (John), Dorothy, Annabell, John (Violet), the late William and the late Tina. Visitation Sunday August 31, 2014 from 12:30 until time of funeral service 3:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Interment Tuesday September 2nd 10:00 a.m. at Skyline Memorial Park - Monee, IL. Patricia retired from NICOR after over 25 years as executive secretary. She was a member Redeemer Lutheran Church in South Holland, the Red Hat Society and an avid golfer. For further information please contact 708-755-6100 or smitsfh.com