Patrick A. Carter, age 53, of Joliet, IL; beloved partner of Lori Spalo; father of Hillary Broughton, cherished son of Janine A. and the late Dennis M. Carter, Sr.; loving brother of Stephen J. (Arlene) Brown, Dennis M. (fiancée Jenna Marsh), Jr., Casey S. (Keith Miller), and Corey A. (fiancée Caitlyn Burrell) Carter; dear uncle of Megan and Jenelle Brown; cousin and friend to many. A Private Funeral Service was held Friday, January 27th, at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home in Downers Grove. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com