Patricia J. Bellinger, age 86 of Paris, Illinois and formerly of Casey, Illinois passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Life's Journey in Paris. Pat was a nurse and enjoyed a long career in the healthcare field. For 21 years, she was Administrator of Birchwood Long Term Care in Casey.

Born December 17, 1932 in rural Edgar County, Illinois, she was the daughter of Lewis Eugene Metcalf and Ruby Mae (Bennett) Metcalf. Pat was married to Jack Bellinger who preceded her in death last year. She had four siblings, Mary Moore, Homer Metcalf, Brian Carter Metcalf, (all deceased) and Harlan Metcalf who survives. Other survivors include six children: Pam (Jim) ClenDening, Tim (Sherry) Hibschman, Jeff (Ellen) Hibschman, Mitch (Sandy) Hibschman, Karla (Tom) Geisse and Shannon (Doug) Bradley. Three surviving step-children: Kathy (Tim) Troll, Sherry (Albert) Lyles, and John Marc (Cheryl) Bellinger, step-son, David Bellinger (deceased). There are 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, one deceased, and 4 step-great grandchildren, one deceased.

Following cremation, a graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Shields Cemetery, north of Kansas, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice or:

American Parkinson's Disease Association

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/1907d3l/

Lewey Body Dementia Association:

https://www.lbda.org/donate

For further information and online condolences, please visit

www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com