Patricia “Pattie” Diane Conlon, 69, of Litchfield, died on Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
There are no services planned at this time. Litchfield Family Funeral Service in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Conlon was born Dec. 23, 1956, in Litchfield, a daughter of William Conlon and Velma J. (Danneman) Conlon and graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1975.
She worked at Illinois Consolidated Telephone. Though her true passion was photography, which started when she worked with her father at Quality Photo before she moved on to work at Wal-Mart’s photo center. She enjoyed taking pictures and capturing memories. She also spent her time reading and making crafts. She especially loved to spend time with her cockatiel, Teddy. She will be remembered as a woman who would do anything for anyone, but the love given to her sister was truly unmatched.
Ms. Conlon is survived by her sister, Nancy (Michael) Houlihan of Litchfield; special friend, Joe Korunka; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Peggy Rimmel.
