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Patricia Menges Obituary
Patricia Menges, age 74, passed away May 8, 2025. She was born March 4, 1951 to Howard and Mary Lou (Rosner) Ware in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
She worked at National Indemnity Company for 50 years in Omaha, NE. She enjoyed gardening and was very proud of her flowers. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ellen Rethmeier.
Pat is survived by her children, Nathan Menges, Kirk Menges, Becky (Ryan) Menges; 6 grandchildren, Devin, Kaiden, Gavin, Brooklyn, Lakelyn, Paizlyn; one great grandson, Brian on the way; sister, Suzie (Chuck) Hoffman, Nancy (Jeff) Adkins.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The family will direct memorials.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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