STEELEVILLE, Patricia A. "Patty" Lodge, 68, of Steeleville, passed away at 3:40 PM Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Three Springs Lodge in Chester, Illinois. Patty was born on November 27, 1948 in Rockwood, Illinois to Harold J. and Evelyn L. (Carnahan) Yankey.  She married William Lodge on May 13, 1975 in Chester, Illinois.

Patty was retired from Menard Correctional Center.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the Steeleville Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 3960 and the AFSCME R31 Sub. Chapter 56.

Patty is survived by her husband, William Lodge of Steeleville, children: Amy Stepig, St. Louis, MO and Steve Lodge, O'Fallon, IL and 7 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother.

Patty's wishes were for cremation and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.