Marquette, MI - Patricia R. Tonge, age 64, of 317 Hampton St. Marquette, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her home.

Patricia was born in Ishpeming on January 26, 1960, a daughter of the late Shirley (Cudahy) and George Pepin. She was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. Patti worked as a bartender at Hickey's in Ishpeming and Norm's Black Rail in Republic over a period of several years and was currently working in the gift shop at the Ojibwa Casino in Marquette. She was known to many as a BINGO enthusiast. Patti had an amazing sense of humor and loved to laugh with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids, whom she cherished spending time with.

Patti is survived by her son Patrick Carlson (Kristy) of Arnold, 4 daughters, Amy Carlson of Ishpeming, Jennifer Tonge of Escanaba, Kristie (Jonathan) Carpenter of Ontonagon and Katie Martinac of L'Anse, a brother, Lawrence Pepin of WV, grandchildren, Tyler, Alexis, Adrian, Alyssa, Trent, Cayden, Riley, Cole, Kacey, Benjamin, Deven, Joshua, Aria and Hayden, great grandchildren - Iris, Evelyn, Della and Liam along with nieces Angela and Tracy, and best friend Kelly. Patti was preceded in death by her sister Anne Michell.

The family will greet relatives and friends for a celebration of Patti's life from 2:00 - 4:00pm on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming. A luncheon will follow at the Bible Baptist Church Hall in Ishpeming.

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