Patricia M. Partenheimer, 75, LaFontaine, passed away 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at he home in LaFontaine. She was born to the late Clarence A. and Helen Buck in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 10, 1936.

She married Jacob H. Partenheimer on August 10, 1957, he survives. She worked at Lincoln Tower of Fort Wayne, Indiana, then Nursing Home in Marion-LaFontaine; where she retired. She was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine.

Along with her husband, Jacob; she is survived by three sons, Steven M. Partenheimer (Ellen) of Marion, Donald L. Partenheimer of LaFontaine and Daniel H. Partenheimer of Iowa; two daughters, Laura Anne Malcomb (J.D.) of Wabash and Dora Frownfelter (Merrit) of Pennsylvania; sister, Charlotte Brown (Olen) of LaGrange; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Services will be 6 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Officiating the services will be Rev. Brad Garrett. Burial will be at a later date following cremation.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m on Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Grant County Rescue Mission in Marion, Indiana. Onlince condolences maybe sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com