Obituary of Patty Dzierzyk

Patty Ann Anson was born in Sandusky, Ohio on February 5, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Marietta (Trapp) Anson. At a young age, Patty moved with her family to the Monroe area. She married the late Michael Barnett and from this union would come the birth of six children. After Michael's passing, Patty married Daniel Dzierzyk in June of 1994. Patty was an extremely hard worker. Her friendly, caring, and supportive personality made her a valuable asset to the Mercy Memorial Nursing Center where she worked in housekeeping for more than eighteen years. Patty cherished the relationships she developed with fellow team members and patients. Patty dedication to work didn't end at the nursing center. She always seemed willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She enjoyed entertaining guests in her home and she enjoyed cooking for anyone that was hungry. She was generous with her time and truly loved spending it with her grandchildren. Patty also enjoyed playing bingo and she like to take her chances with the frequent purchase of lottery tickets. Patty Ann Dzierzyk, age 54 of Monroe passed away at 5:00am on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at her home. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by a son: Michael; a daughter: Jennifer; her first husband: Michael Barnett; and two infant brothers. To cherish her memory she leaves a beloved husband of twenty years: Daniel of Monroe; six children: Joey Barnett, Allen (Regina) Barnett, Bruce Barnett, Kandie (Daniel) Holton, and Dennis Barnett all of Monroe, and Danny (Tiffany) Barnett of Luna Pier; three sisters: Gladys (Chuck) Carpenter and Frankie (Bill) Bailey both of Ohio and Mary Chalupka of Monroe; eleven grandchildren: Brian, Rica, Jacob, Chandler, Shelbie, Madison, Carlie, Elijah, Mollie, Dennis Jr., and Denver. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Friday, September 12, 2014 also at Merkle's with Reverend Dale Hayford pastor of Crosswalk Community Church officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Dzierzyk family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.