"I was friends of her daughter,Susan and her son, Roger Gorka Jr. She was a kind and loving Mother to her children and her granddaughter, Dacia. May God bless the family and her as she goes to be with Susan and her other children and grandkids."
In loving memory of
Patsy Gorka
April 21, 1936 - August 17, 2014
Patsy Ellen, daughter of Lanaous and Virginia (Zaricor) Childress, was born April 21, 1936 at Humboldt, TN. She graduated from Humboldt High School. She was married to John Hutchens in 1955 and they were the parents of two children. He died in 1960. Then in 1964 she was united in marriage with Roger Gorka, Sr. and they were the parents of two children. Patsy worked as a Nurses Aide at Salem Lutheran Home for 19 years. After her retirement she did a lot of babysitting. Patsy was a member of Elk Horn Lutheran Church. She was an avid collector of dolls, frogs and music boxes. Reading and watching Matlock and Murder She Wrote on television were great enjoyments to her. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Patsy was able to remain in her home as her health issues increased because of the care of her family. She died at home in Elk Horn on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 27 days. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; daughter Susan Gorka; step daughter Christine Gorka; step grandson Tommy Gorka; brothers Bobby Lee Childress and Larry Childress. She is survived by her children Barbara Frazier (Dale) of Harlan, Alan Hutchens of Round Lake Park, Il; Roger Gorka Jr. of Elk Horn; 10 grandchildren Morgan Hansen, Joseph Hansen, Ford Lillard, Rick Gorka, Alex Gorka, Alan Hutchens, Jr., Kevin Hutchens, Marie Giramonti Jennifer Armstrong and Dacia Gorka; 8 great grandchildren; sister in law Diane Childress; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Music "AMAZING GRACE" "HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW" "UNDER HIS WINGS" CONGREGATION ? , ACCOMPANIST "COME TO THE WATER" BARB FRAZIER, GUITAR MARIE GIRAMONTI JENNIFER ARMSTRONG DACIA GORKA Casket Bearers MORGAN HANSEN JOSEPH HANSEN FORD LILLARD RICK GORKA ALEX GORKA BRYON ARMSTRONG AARON BEIERS AL GIRAMONTI Interment ELK HORN LUTHERAN CEMETERY ELK HORN, IOWA
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. When I am grieving over the loss of a loved one, I go to jw.org and find much comfort and hope. For example, God has promised to sustain us if we throw our burdens on Him. (Psm 55:22). Also, I look forward to seeing Patsy in the resurrection (John 5:28,29). I'm sure she will again be enjoying friends/family. I hope these scriptural thoughts bring you the hope and comfort they bring me."
"My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family! I have many fond memories of spending time with Patsy and her family. Love you all! Cheri & Holly, Sami Mahoney"
"My whole family will miss Patsy as a Friend,as a Mom and as a Grandma. Love You All"
"My thoughts and prayers are with the Gorka's. Patsy was a sweet lady, I'm so glad I was able to know her. She was everything to Dacia, my heart hurts for you my friend and am here if you need me. I love you."
"My most sincere condolences to all of Patsy family for your loss. I have good memories of her from when I was a little girl and I would visit my granny (Pat Esbeck) who lived behind her."
"I loved Pat, she always made me feel welcome and loved in her home. She was an extraordinary lady. I will miss her dearly. Hugs to Barb and Roger. Love, Linda"
"We're so sorry. Patsy had a tough life, but never quit. It's like she outlasted the hard times."
"Patsy was a kind and gentle soul and for a time my sister -in -law My heart goes out to all of her family for their loss. Love Aunt- Great Aunt Marianne"
"Thinking of all of you at this time. I was Patsy's nurse at the Elk Horn clinic and always enjoyed her, she was a patient patient!!"
"My thoughts and prayers with your family. I have many wonderful memories with your fammily!!!"