Patricia Lee Counsell, nee Hoock, 73, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, August 14, 1951, in Belleville, IL and on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Pat Counsell was called home to be with God after her long hard fight with cancer. She was welcomed at the Heavenly Gates by her beloved daughter; Dawn, husband; Tom, parents, family, and all those who loved her, reunited in eternal peace and joy.
Pat leaves behind a legacy of love and caring memories. There was nothing too great a sacrifice when it came to her family and those who meant the world to her. Her son and grandchildren; Nathan, Caleb, Shelby and Skyler were her pride and joy, filling her life with love and laughter. As we mourn her passing, we ask for prayers and healing for all the broken hearts who will miss her dearly.
She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Belleville IL. Pat was also very active with the Little Knights football club.
She was preceded in death by her cherished:
- Husband: Thomas Counsell
- Daughter: Dawn “Precious” Marie Counsell
- Father: Lee Hoock
- Mother and Step-father: Melvin & Ethel Schwartz
Surviving are her:
- Son: Nathan Adam Counsell (Lindsay Kohlmiller)
- Brothers:
- John Lee (Gina) Schwartz
- Buddy (Brenda) Hoock
- Sister: Sandy (Norman) Sutter
- Grandchildren:
- Caleb Counsell
- Shelby Counsell
- Skyler Counsell
- Several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family
Memorials: Memorials may be made Patricia’s Grandchildren’s School Fund in the care of Nathan Counsell.
Visitation: Visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Services: Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Very Reverend Godfrey Mullen OSB officiating. Private family interment.
