OBITUARY FROM NW INDIANA TIMES, AUGUST 26, 2010:

Patricia M. Persuhn, age 71 of Portage, IN, on her glorious day went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 23, 2010 in Valparaiso, IN. She was born January 16, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Harold William and Jean (Voight) Mulcahey.

She was married to William Persuhn, Sr., who survives in Portage, IN. Patricia is also survived by her sons: William (Shawna) Persuhn Jr. of Waterford, NY and Joshua (Andrea) Persuhn of Chesterton, IN; daughters: Deborah Nichols of New Chicago, IN, Pamela Walter of Lowellville, OH, Elizabeth (Ernie) Ciarniello of Lowellville, OH, Christine (James) Field of Portage, IN and Rachael (Jacob) Wesley of Chesterton, IN; sister, Marlene Conrad; 14 grandchildren: Lynea, Stevie, Bob, Jimmi, Alexis, Gavin, Tyler, Madeline, Gisele, Jude, Destiny, Brittney and Courtney; one great grandchild, Elliana, and one more on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Malachi. Patricia was a graduate of Hobart High School and was Co-Pastor of Redeemed Christian Center Church in Portage, IN. She loved gardening and spending time with her family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN with Pastor William Persuhn officiating. Burial will follow at Heritage Cemetery, Portage, IN. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Redeemed Christian Center Church, 6629 Old Porter Road, Portage, IN. www.EE-FH.com

This information was obtained from: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=Patricia-Persuhn&pid=144934268.