Patricia 'Trixie' Snelten was born July 13, 1937 in Des Plaines, to Charles and Henrietta (nee Powers) Doetsch. She passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at her home in Bull Valley. Only a month from the day she lost her loving husband of 58 years, Richard, Sr. Trixie was a lover of all animals, especially horses, caring for her own, and showing them for over 20 years. She was also a dedicated and skilled artist. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she will me missed by many. Trixie is survived by her sons, Richard 'Rusty' Snelten, Jr. and Greg (Jan) Snelten; grandchildren, Nicky Snelten, Kyle (Melissa) Snelten, Jessie (Adam) Rebella, Doug Snelten, Ryan (Nikki) Snelten, Brittany Snelten, Brooke (Vince) Wadman and Shannon (Gary) Talaga; great grandchildren, Kaleb, Westen, Skylar, Damian, and Caitlyn; brothers, Jim and Rick Doetsch; sister-in-law, Maryann Doetsch; and brother-in-law, Mark Baker; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, Sr.; her parents; brother, Butz; and sister, Nancy Baker. Services and interment were private. Because of their loving and affectionate care, the family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. Arrangements were handled by Windridge Funeral Home, 104 High Road, Cary, IL 60013.