Ishpeming- Patricia "Patty" A. Conrad, age 57, passed away Thursday May 17, 2018 at her home, while in the loving care of her family and the U.P. Home Health and Hospice.

Patty was born in Laurium, MI on March 21, 1961 to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Belanger) Ellenich. She worked as a Paralegal for 15 years. She and her husband William A. Conrad Jr. were married on February 23, 2001.

Patty had a big heart and was kind towards everybody. She loved fishing, cooking, picnics, camping, reading, watching sunsets, and spending time with her granddaughters. She will always be remembered by her grandkids as being the best "Grammy" in the world.

Patty is survived by her Husband William A. Conrad Jr., 2 children- Jeremiah Payne, Jessica (Charles Given) Payne, step daughter- Koehl (Ryan) Talbot, 2 brothers- Joseph "Elboe" Ellenich, Charles "Chuck" (Sandy) Ellenich, grandchildren- Rheah Payne, Katelyn and Riley Given, Ailah, Rowan, and Saoirse Talbot, mother-in-law and father-in-law- Mary and William Conrad Sr., niece and nephew- Katy and Jake Ellenich, her life-long best friend- Connie Hella, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her Parents.

Patty's family will greet relatives and friends at the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home on Wednesday May 23, 2018 from 1:00pm until the time of her Funeral Service at 3:00pm with Fr. Dan Moll officiating. Interment will take place at the Lake View Cemetery in Calumet on Friday May 25, 2018.

Patty's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.

Patty's funeral service recording may be listened to here .