Patricia Volkert, age 73, of Steger, IL, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. Beloved mother to Patrick Bapties, Donald Volkert, and Annette Medrano; Loving grandmother to Amber, Christopher and Amanda Lynn. Beloved daughter of Ann Bapties. Dear sister of Paul Bapties Jr, Ronald Bapties, Roxanne (Rick) Woodyard. Cherished aunt of Melissa Woodyard. Patricia will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Visitation Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois. Visitation Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the prayer service at 11:00 a.m. from Steger Memorial Chapel to St. Liborius Catholic Church in Steger, IL for 11:30 a.m Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Steger IL.