Patricia L. Burns Newquist, 95, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home on June 17, 1930, in Greenview, Illinois, to William and Beulah Mae (McCormick) Horn. She married Robert Burns and he preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Eugene Newquist and he preceded her in death in 2006.
Survivors include four daughters, Pam (Tom) Burk of Springfield, Cindy Kulek of Riverton, Brenda (Bob) Bartnick of Sherman, and Debbie (Pat) Sheedy of Springfield; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; granddaughter, Courtney R. Phillips; and son-in-law, Ron Kulek.
Patricia was a graduate of Feitshan’s High School. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and worked for twenty years at Friendly Chevrolet.
Visitation & Funeral Mass: 9:30 – 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by a funeral mass with Reverend Manuel Cuizon officiating. A burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Senior Services of Central Illinois.
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