Patricia Frances (Irlbeck) Loats, age 75, died peacefully on September 24, 2014, at her home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, after a brief struggle with cancer. Patricia was born June 26, 1939, at home in Auburn, Iowa, to Anselm (A.T.) and Wilhelmina (Steffes) Irlbeck. She graduated from Manning High School, in 1957.

On June 2, 1962, Patricia married Kenneth J. Loats and to this union were born 4 daughters: Julie, Beth, Sue, and Jennifer. They made their home in Storm Lake, Iowa, before retiring to Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was a bookkeeper for several years. Along with being devoted to her family, she thoroughly enjoyed watching athletic events, traveling, sewing, reading, bowling and playing board games.

Patricia's life will always be honored and cherished by her family which include her husband Kenneth J. Loats and daughters: Julie (John) Rohrer of Clarion, Iowa; Beth Loats of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Sue (Steve) Leuer of Royse City, Texas and Jennifer Loats of Mason City, Iowa; grandchildren Nick (Meggie) Rohrer, Jessica (Ryan) Nail, Macoy Rohrer, Anastacia Loats, Zachary Leuer, Katelyn Leuer, Allison Leuer and Madilynn Loats and great-grandchildren: Quinn Rohrer, Kinlee Nail and Elsie Nail; one brother, Merlyn (Beverly) Irlbeck; two sisters Elaine Dammann; Joyce Nelson and two sister-in-laws, Catherine Irlbeck and Carol Irlbeck; nieces and nephews

She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ronald Irlbeck and Floyd Irlbeck.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 6, 2014, 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at 10:30am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Private Interment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Storm Lake, Iowa, at a later date.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is in charge of arrangements. www.woodfinchapel.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be provided to the family to give to charities of their choice.