Patricia M. Bakkemo, 85 of Wilmette, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday August 10, 2021. She was born Saturday March 14, 1936 at the St Francis Hospital in Evanston the daughter of Marshall Retzinger and Marie Retzinger, nee Thalman. Beloved wife of the Late Donald Bakkemo. Loving mother of Wendi Bakkemo, Holly(Brad)Blissit, the late Mark and the late Dean. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Luke and the late Logan. Fond great grandmother of Donovon. A memorial mass will be 12:00 Noon on Saturday August 14, 2021 at St Joseph Catholic Church, 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, 605 Lee Road, Northbrook; Grave 2, Lot 19, Block 24, Section 2. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com