Nov. 26, 1935 - July 9, 2012

CONSTANTINE, Mich. — Patricia Elaine Aikin, 76, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012.

She was born Nov. 26, 1935, to Woodrow and Mary (Sipes) Geary in Linton, Ind.

Patricia attended school at Linton High School. She retired after 28 years from Nibco in Elkhart, Ind., where she worked as a punch press operator.

Patricia is survived by her son, Michael (Donna) Aikin of Constantine; daughters Deborah (Jack) Buckley and Brenda Aikin, both of Constantine, and Lisa (Carl) Kline of Mottville; grandchildren Rayanne Daniels, Tiffany Aikin, Tricia Runyon, Jack Buckley Jr. and Alton Kline; stepgrandchildren Janell Buckley and Tamitha (Josh) Deitch; great-grandchildren Justin Aikin, Tristin and Wesley Daniels, Jacob Buckley, Dylan Runyon and Avery Kline; and great-stepgrandchildren Cierra, Nikki, BJ, Montana Rose, Beverly and Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson Matthew Kline; and granddaughter Shannon Kline.

According to her wishes cremation has taken place.

Relatives and friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by religious services Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Eley Funeral Home, Constantine. Pastor John Utley of Radiant Life Church, Elkhart, will officiate.

Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.

Online messages may be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.

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