Laura Riddell Patterson passed away on September 5, 2020. She was born on February 1, 1963, in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from Warrensburg High School in 1982 and moved to Concordia, Kansas, in 1986.
Laura was a lover of many things. She loved Star Trek and Star Wars, along with the Lord of the Rings, the British Royal Family, Michael Jackson, animals and most of all, purses. She was known to many as “the purse lady” and enjoyed going to garage sales in search of one or many for her collection.
She is survived by her mother, Joyce and sister, Audrey (Joe) Pilsl of Marysville; three nephews and a niece, and a conservator, Kathy Kirchoff, Beloit. All of whom she adored.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank and her partner, Robert Clark.
It was Laura’s wishes to be cremated and memorial graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. September 11, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, rural Miltonvale, with Fr. Greg Dall officiating. The family suggests memorials to Angel Square Nursing Home, 1013 11th St, Concordia, Kansas 66901, in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
