Patricia “Pat” Kenyon, 83, peacefully passed away at 2:04 p.m., embraced in her granddaughter, Jami’s hug at home in Irwin, Ohio on February 28, 2025.

Pat was born on August 29, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa to Vincent and Mary (Schmitt) Jungers. She married Glen Kenyon on September 12, 1959. They raised their family in East Dubuque, Illinois.

Pat was very creative and loved reading. She enjoyed baking, ceramics, beading, sewing, and knitting. In May 2000, Glen passed away. Pat decided to pursue their dream to move to Arizona. She made friends easily there and quickly got involved in new activities including Mahjong, bocce ball, book clubs, and volunteering in her community. She loved having her grandkids, Dylan, Chloe, and Sarah so close and their frequent visits.

In 2020, when she needed to be closer to family to care for her, she moved to Ohio to be with her granddaughter and her family, Jami (Derrick) Kenyon and her great grandkids, Rylee, Alli, Loxli, and Adler. Pat also reconnected with her former daughter-in-law, Laurie (Kieler, Kenyon) Schumacher, and continued their mother/daughter like bond as if time had never passed. She spent her final months living with Jami and her family and cherished the years she had so close to them all.

Patricia is survived by her brothers Ron (Lois) Jungers, Paul (Shari) Jungers; former daughters-in-law, Laurie (Mike) Schumacher, Nicole (Jaksic) Kenyon; daughter and son, Kim Rech and Randy Kenyon, both of whom were estranged; 9 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen Kenyon; son Christopher Kenyon; sister Donna Zaug; and sister Cary Oswald.

Pat’s sarcasm, contagious smile, and love she shared will continue in this world through all the lives she has touched in her lifetime. The empty space she now leaves in this world will be filled with comfort from the memories she leaves behind, and the unconditional love she gave us while she was here. Her room she leaves empty in Jami’s home will always be Granny’s room, filled with playful times, smart remarks, and getting her great grandkids out of trouble one too many times. Her daily “Good mornings, hi’s, come on ins, and good nights” will be deeply missed.

May the sadness of our loss of Pat’s beautiful soul bring us peace, knowing she was reunited with wide open arms from Glen and Chris as her glowing soul crossed over

Jami will take her to be buried at Dubuque Memorial Gardens with a service at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to SKILLMAN, MCDONALD & VERNON Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.