Patricia J. (Ott) Bour, a lively and adventurous soul, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the Riverside Senior Life Center in Kankakee, IL. Born on November 9, 1937 in Chicago, Patricia lived a remarkably full life characterized by her motto, taken from Proverbs 18:24: "To have a friend, you need to be a friend".
A dedicated professional, Patricia spent her career as a bookkeeper and secretary. Outside of work, she was deeply involved in her community, volunteering as a greeter and guide at McHenry Hospital, working at a charitable resale shop, and active member of her church, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntly, IL. She was also an active supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and a member of the Red Hat Society.
Patricia had a passion for life that took her across the globe. Alongside her late husband, Edward Bour, she spent nearly 30 years as a "snowbird" in Naples, Florida, where she continued to build lifelong friendships at Hitching Post Park. Her travels spanned the U.S. and the world, including trips to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Greece, Europe, China, Russia, and Ireland, where she famously kissed the Blarney Stone. Always up for excitement, she even went zip-lining and parasailing in her 70s.
Closer to home, Patricia cherished her family above all else. She was a fixture in her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's lives, attending activities and award ceremonies, sporting events and games, marching band exhibitions, graduations, weddings, and baptisms – keeping mementos of every special event. Her hobbies included gardening, shopping, fitness, and playing in various card and games clubs.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Charles Ott and Lydia (Schwarz) Ott; her brother, Charles "Buddy" Ott; and her husband, Edward Bour.
She is survived by her children: James Page of McHenry, IL, Susan (Scott) Rosen of Minocqua, WI, Bruce (Beth) Page of Bourbonnais, IL, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and a Celebration of Life will be held on March 14, 2026 at DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service in Huntley, IL from 10am-12pm, with service to follow.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you and the deepest gratitude to the staff at Riverside Senior Life Assisted Living and Uplifted Hospice Care for their exceptionally kind and professional care of Patricia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Uplifted Hospice Care of Kankakee County and/or Riverside Senior Life Community in Kankakee.
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Oh I am so sorry to hear this. My mom and Pat were close friends at Del Webb and traveled together. My mom passed away several weeks ago and I know they are both at peace laughing and having a wonderful time. Sending my love to the family at this difficult time.
I am so very sorry for to all of the family. Pat was a lovely lady. I am happy to have known her.
Sorry for your loss.
We were fortunate to have Pat as our neighbor in Del Web when we moved here in February 2022. She and I shared a love for flowers and plants and she told me “she was happy to have me in neighborhood, so she wasn’t the only one with her butt up in the air working in their yard”. I know how much she loved her family and you all have my sympathy.