Patricia Marie Cone

August 26, 1936 - March 25, 2022

Patricia Marie Cone, age 85 of Alta, formerly of Storm Lake, died after a 2 year battle with cancer, on March 25, 2022 at her residence with her family constantly by her side. To honor Patricia’s wishes, a Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Storm Lake, Iowa. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 5-8:00 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in STORM LAKE. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Patricia Marie Cone was born August 26, 1936 to Francis and Marie (Quirk) Whalen in Schaller, Iowa. She attended school in Schaller and graduated in 1954. Patricia was united and devoted, to the love of her life, Carroll Cone on August 26, 1954. This union was blessed with four children: Deanna, Brenda, Laurie and Kevin. Patricia’s love for family, sense of humor, deep kindness and faith made her a role model and friend to all. She always encouraged us to go on the trip, attend the wedding, the shower, the game, the show, don’t miss a thing, and “buy the shoes”. Patricia was a giver. She volunteered her time and energies to many organizations including; American Cancer Society, Girl Scouts, Iowa High School Speech Association, Siouxland Alzheimers Association, State Soybean Association, Storm Lake YMCA and many other local organizations and activities. Patricia also shared her time, wisdom and talents with her children, grand children, great grand children and other family and friends. Those left to cherish her independent spirit are her children: Brenda (Darwin) Nickolisen of Alta, Iowa; Laurie (Larry) Miller of Storm Lake, Iowa, Kevin (Cindy) Cone of Storm Lake, Iowa; sisters: Micki (Pat) Thynne, Mimi Whalen; grandchildren; Joshua (Jaycie) Miller, Jerrica (Mark) Brenner; Nathan (Lauren) Nickolisen; Kayla Nickolisen, Kylor (Hilary) Cone, Nolan (Katie) Cone; great-grandchildren: Nora and Nyah Miller; Bryce, Brantly and Bree Brenner, Fulton and Townes Cone; and Crew (and baby) Cone. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Cone; daughter: Deanna Cone; granddaughter: Justine Miller; Her Parents; Sisters: Colleen (Richard) Werkmeister, Nancy Whalen; sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Burrell Jr. (Pauline) Alkire. The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice for their outstanding care and service. Memorials will be directed to St. Croix Hospice and other local organizations.