Patricia E. Geroux, 71, of Belvidere, died Monday, October 23, 2006 at home with her loving husband Glenn by her side. Born September 11, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois; the daughter of Antoinette (DiDia) Morse of Roscoe and the late Donald Morse. She married Glenn C. Geroux on October 16, 1954 in Cicero, Illinois. She was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Pat always put her family and friends first in her life. Pat's passions were her grandchildren, especially lunches at McDonalds; playing Las Vegas Slots, Bingo nights at the Moose and endless hours of shopping with her daughters. Pat was a Women of the Moose, Lodge Chapter #1052, and the first lady to her husband, Glenn the "Administrator" of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Belvidere Lodge #295. In addition to her husband and mother, she is also survived by three daughters, Deborah (Jimmy) Raper, Roscoe, Ill.; Cheryl (Richard) Dahl, Machesney Park, Ill.; Laura (Thomas) Knabe, Poplar Grove, Ill.; two brothers, Richard (Kay) Morse and James (Denise) Morse, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Pat is preceded in death by her father and son, Glenn M. Geroux.

A memorial fund is being established at the Belvidere Moose Lodge #295, O.S.F. St. Anthony O.S.F. Home Care or O.S.F. Hospice Care in her name.