Patricia A. Frank

Patricia A. Frank, 70, of Chatham, IL passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 5, 1955, in Springfield the daughter of Donald R. and Mary Ann (Wangard) Spearie, Sr. She married Donald Frank on September 20, 1975, and he survives.

In addition to her husband Don, Patricia is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Nick) Beltz of Springfield; two sons, Jason (Kristi) Frank and Eric (Liz) Frank, both of Chatham; seven grandchildren, Alexis Frank, Michael Frank, Ethan Beltz, Mason Beltz, Alexander Beltz, Addison Frank, and Joseph Frank; three brothers, Steven Spearie of Springfield, Donald “Rob” (Elaine) Spearie, Jr. of Springfield, and David (Tammy) Spearie of Springfield; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Patricia worked at Springfield Memorial Hospital as a unit secretary in the labor and delivery department, retiring after many years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping and traveling. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Memorial Gathering: 10 am – 1 pm, Friday, December 19, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.

Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, December 19, 2025, at Staab Funeral Home - Springfield with the Rev. Zachary Samples officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the APL or AT&T Shoe Program.

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