Elizabeth "Betty" A. Patterson

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Patterson age 86 of DeKalb, IL, and formerly of Sycamore, IL, died on Monday January 25, 2021 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center-Oakcrest. She was born on September 1, 1934 in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Kraemer) Kanaby.

Betty was a Professor at Northern Illinois University for 30 years teaching Physical Education. After graduating from high school in 1952, Betty earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois, and then earned her master's degree in Education from Northern Illinois University. Betty was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb and was also a member of the Alumni Association at Northern Illinois University.

Survivors include son: Jeffrey (Cindie) Patterson, daughter: Elizabeth (Ralph) Nolte, sister: Nancy Schlueter, and 9 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, and a son: Mark.

Memorial mass will be held on Thursday February 4, 2021 at 10:30am in St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Dean Russell officiating. Burial of cremains will follow the mass at Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore. Please arrive early so you may sign the guestbook and greet the family. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions mask and social distancing is required. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115. (815) 758-3841.