Patricia Kulavic, 78, of Schererville, IN., formerly of Mechanicsburg, IL., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Lake Ozark, MO. Patricia was born on November 14, 1945, in Springfield, the daughter of John and Frances (Gietl) Lochman.

Patricia was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed being around her family and friends. She worked for First Merchant Bank and enjoyed her time there and her coworkers. Patricia also enjoyed card and board games and always had the best luck when playing them.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Patricia is survived by her four children, Steve (Melissa) Kulavic, David (Paula) Kulavic, Mark (Wanda) Kulavic and Sarah (Russel) Knaus; fifteen grandchildren; seven  great grandchildren; and two brothers, John (Linda) Lochman, and Dan (Alice) Lochman.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10:00AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00AM at Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home, 200 S. Church Street in Mechanicsburg. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Youth Group.

Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg is in charge of arrangements.