Patricia Elaine Gronwick

A Memorial Service for Patricia E. Gronwick of Mountain Home, Arkansas formerly of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, will be 11AM, Friday, July 1, 2016, at Christ by the Lake Lutheran Church with Reverend Sherman Gordius officiating.

Patricia passed away peacefully June 23, 2016, surrounded by her family in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 69, after being diagnosed with ALS. She suffered her illness with the grace and humor she was known for in life. She was born November 6, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Luby Alexchuck Perski. She married John Gronwick on May 20, 1978, at Franklin Park, Illinois and worked as a cashier for many years. Patricia lived in Bull Shoals since 1983, moving from Franklin Park, Illinois. She was a member of Christ by the Lake Lutheran Church.

Patricia is survived by her husband, John Gronwick of Mountain Home, AR; sons, Bryan Howell of Cleveland, TN, Jeff Howell of Midway, AR and David Howell of Henderson, KY;step-sons, Gary Gronwick of West Chicago, IL, Rick Gronwick of Knickerson, KS and Dave Gronwick of Wheaton, IL; step-daughter, Laura Gronwick of Mountain Home, AR and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.