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Patricia LaForge
Born: 10/28/1950
Died: 9/28/2025
Age: 74
Community: Grand Blanc, MI
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LaForge, Patricia Marie - age 74, passed away September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
The visitation will be held Wednesday October 8, 2025, at Swartz Funeral Home 1225 W. Hill Road, Flint, MI 48507. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. for family and visitation for friends will be from 2:00pm to 8:00 pm.
The funeral Mass will take place at Holy Redeemer Church 1227 Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48529 on Thursday October 9, 2025. There will be a visitation from 10:00-11:00 and Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Patty was born October 28, 1950, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Eugene and Helen Conlon.
Patty graduated from Our Lady of Lakes Catholic School in Waterford, Michigan in 1968. Patty then went on to Providence Hospital of Nursing in Detroit, Michigan earning her Nursing Degree in 1973. She married John Leo LaForge on December 22, 1970, in Pontiac, Michigan. They were high school sweethearts and shared a loving marriage that lasted 41 years. In 1978, Patty and John moved to the Flint area, where she began her long and dedicated nursing career at Hurley Medical Center, serving for 40 years. Patty was a: devoted wife, loving mother, wonderful sister and exceptional nurse, plus a faithful Catholic, whose life was marked by compassion, commitment, and love.
Patty and her husband raised their four children in the Mott College Cultural Center neighborhood of Flint, Michigan. She was a proud and supportive mother, faithfully attending her children’s sporting events and school activities. Above all, loved being a mom. Patty was incredibly creative and had a passion for home renovation and remodeling projects, which she loved doing alongside John. Together, they made every house a home, pouring love and care into each detail.
She found joy in lots of simple pleasures-catching a good movie, browsing the Flint Farmers’ Market, attending Mass, and creating treasured memories with her family at their beloved vacation home in Port Austin, Michigan. Patty never turned down a Scrabble challenge—and rarely lost. A devoted Jeopardy fan, she amazed everyone by answering nearly every question correctly. She stayed sharp and informed, beginning each morning with her favorite news show, Morning Joe. Patty loved music, especially listening to The Beatles, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, and even pop music. Patty’s sweet tooth was legendary—no family meal was complete without one of her homemade desserts. She always had a Coca-Cola nearby and made the best bran muffins around. Grammie loved her five grandchildren from the moment they were born and remained a source of support and guidance for many years.
Surviving to cherish Patty’s memory are Daughter, Heather LaForge. Daughter, Elisabeth (LaForge), Wasson, husband Matthew, grandchildren, Anna, Jane, and Henry. Son, Brian LaForge. Daughter, Kathleen (LaForge), Hilton, Husband Kirk, grandchildren, Gracynn and Benson.
Siblings, Sister Karen, (Conlon) husband David O’Malley, Brother Robert (Bob) Conlon wife Tina, Brother Jeff Conlon wife Kellee. Sister-in-Law Katie (LaForge) Hurley husband Chris, Sister-in-law Denise (LaForge) Patrick husband Charlie, Sister-in-Law Patty (LaForge) Sherrill, Brother-in-law William (Bill) LaForge) wife Liz, Sister-in-law Rosemarie (LaForge) Kennedy husband Raymond (Ray), Sister-in-law Roseann LaForge, Brother-in-Law Dan LaForge wife Nancy. Patty has many wonderful nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by: Spouse John LaForge, Brother Richard (Dick) Conlon, Sister-in-Law Donna (LaForge) Coffey, husband Tom Coffey, Parents Eugene and Helen Conlon, In-laws Donald and Margaret (Peggy) LaForge.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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10/8/2025 |
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| The visitation will be held Wednesday October 8, 2025, at Swartz Funeral Home 1225 W. Hill Road, Flint, MI 48507. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. for family and visitation for friends will be from 2:00pm to 8:00 pm. |
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10/9/2025 |
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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
1227 East Bristol Road
Burton, MI 48529Get a Map to this location...
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