Patricia "Patti" Anne Biela Michigan City, Indiana Obituary

Patricia "Patti" Anne Biela

<p>Patricia "Patti" Anne Biela<br> April 2, 1974 - November 20, 2022 </p><p>Patricia "Patti" Anne Biela, 48, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 9:44 a.m. in VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso. </p><p>Cremation will take place. Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, is handling the arrangements. </p><p>Patti was born April 2, 1974 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Thomas O. and the late Susan T. (Schermerhorn) McGrath. On February 26, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she married James "Jim" David Biela Sr., who survives. </p><p>Also surviving are her three children, James David Biela, Jr., (15), Charlotte Anne Biela, (13) and Joseph Daniel Biela (8), all of Michigan City; two sisters, Tina McGrath of Michigan City, and Kelley (Mike) Newby of Trail Creek; two brothers, Daniel McGrath and Michael McGrath, both residing out of state; her "Bestie", Katie (Alan) Sobecki of Centerville, OH, who dropped everything to be at her side during her final days; step-parents, Larry and Lydia Davis of Trail Creek; in-laws, David and Claudia Biela of Michigan City; and several cherished nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, as well as a host of friends she treated like family. </p><p>Patti was a wonderful wife and mother. Her greatest accomplishments were her beloved children. Patti made sure she fought her cancer strong and hard for her children while also making some tough decisions to ease things for her husband as her fight ended. Patti was a fun-loving, outgoing person who has left behind memories to be cherished by all who knew her. </p><p>Patti did request a party, so a celebration of her life will take place on February 26, 2023, her wedding anniversary to Jim, the union which created their family. </p><p>Contributions may be made to the family or to the donor’s choice. </p>
April 2, 1974 - November 20, 202204/02/197411/20/2022
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Melissa McCleery
February 5, 2023
Thank you for being my "backbone", Patti. Living without you will be a hard thing to do.🌹
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Christine Caddo
November 29, 2022
Such a wonderful person. I loved working together at K & M and hanging out outside of work. Great times. You will be missed.
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Stephanie (Stevie) Williamson, Jeff Williamson, and family.
November 28, 2022
Patti and Jim's two sons are best friends with my two sons, and Patti and I had become good friends through the years. Patti, I will continue to watch over your boys (and Charli) and I will love them with all my heart. See you on the other side girl.
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Amy Wojasinski
November 25, 2022
Lots of fun times growing up together on Woodrow Ave. Sticker book fun for hours on each other porches

Just found my sticker book today randomly after 40 years and there was a sticker I love Patti

May God bless your family !
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Dr. Phyllis Gilworth
November 25, 2022
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Grace to you, and peace, during this difficult time. Prayers for you and the children.
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Katherine Sobecki
November 23, 2022
I will carry you with me always and forever! Thank you for being my “person” ❤️
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Stephen Sylvester
November 23, 2022
Since my oldest child was born 18 years ago, we’ve spent every 4th of July at Jim, and Patti’s home to celebrate. Patti always had grace, humor, and charm. I will miss her smile. She was a wonderful mother, and wife. The world just lost one of the good ones. I hope Jim, ... Continue Reading
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Katherine Sobecki
November 23, 2022
I will carry you with me forever and always! Thank you for being my “person” ❤️❤️
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Stephen Sylvester
November 23, 2022
I’ve known Patti and her family for almost 20 years. Our family has spent almost every 4h of July at Jim and Patti’s home to celebrate since my children were born. Always gracious, and never mean. A wonderful mother, and wife. I will forever miss her smile, and charm. Th... Continue Reading
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November 23, 2022
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