Loretta H. Patterson, an Elmhurst resident since 1970 and a former resident of Berkeley, died Wednesday, March 22, in Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Patterson was an office manager at Acme-Wiley Corp. in Elk Grove Village. Mrs. Patterson formed many friendships among her colleagues and was in contact with them, even after her retirement. “She kept in touch with them quite regularly,” said Carol Wurtz, her great-nephew’s wife. Mrs. Patterson worked for Acme-Wiley from the 1930s until her retirement in the 1950s. After retiring, Mrs. Patterson enjoyed traveling to locations within the United States. One of her favorite trips was to Hawaii. She also was an active member of Visitation Church in Elmhurst. “She was a very regular attendee,” Wurtz said. “She was very devout.” Mrs. Patterson also enjoyed twice-weekly bridge games with her friends, which she continued until this month. “She was a very avid bridge player,” Wurtz added. Other survivors include two nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday in Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York St., Elmhurst. Services will be at 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst.
