Patricia Brechlin

Patricia Brechlin, passed away on March 14, 2026, she was born on September 3, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Patricia was a beacon of warmth and kindness who will be profoundly missed by her family and friends. She was known for her loving heart, her devotion to her Finnish ancestry, and her exceptional ability to create a welcoming and loving home for her family and all who knew her. Her passions ranged from sewing, reading, saunas, horses and going to church.

In her early years, Patricia dedicated her life to teaching special needs children, a testament to her compassionate soul. She later founded Craniofacial Kids, an organization that offered support and resources to children and families dealing with craniofacial conditions. Patricia's commitment to helping others extended far beyond her professional life, and her impact will be remembered by all those she touched. She was married to the love of her life, Richard A. Brechlin, on October 12, 1979. Together, they built a life filled with love and warmth.

Patricia is survived by her children, Mike Jost, Tim Brechlin, Maria (Chad) Roehl, Nikolai Brechlin, and Natalya (Jonny) Hart. her grandchildren, Christopher and Kaytlyn Jost, Lauren and Emma Roehl and Torin and Kiana Hart. She is further survived by her siblings Karen, Lynette (Mike); her friends Jim and Julie Coonan and Pip Beckman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Brechlin, and her parents, Heino and Martha Kivi, her siblings, Anita, Sandra, and Kathy.

Those who knew Patricia understood that what mattered most to her was her family. Her legacy of love, resilience, and compassion will continue to live on through them.
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