Patricia Lynn Curtis, 70, of Blue Grass, passed away on March 31, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport.
Patricia Seligman was born on Dec. 7, 1955, to Glen and Janice (Doerscher) Seligman. Patricia was raised on the family farm in Bettendorf and graduated from North Scott High School.
Patricia married the love of her life, Robert Curtis, on Sept. 8, 1979, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. Together they raised their beloved son, Nick, in Blue Grass and enjoyed cheering on his endless sporting events and taking trips to Colorado to visit family. Robert preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 2023.
Patricia worked at Chef’s Hat for over 20 years, operated an in-home daycare, and worked in the bakery at Sam’s Club prior to retiring. Patricia was known for her delicious cakes, and she also enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, and most of all, spending time with family and friends.
Patricia will be greatly missed by her son, Nicholas (Kayla) Curtis of North Bend, Wash., her parents, Glen and Janice Seligman, of Bettendorf, her sisters, Pamela (Ralph) Schnekloth of Eldridge, and Lori (Charles) Dierickx of Long Grove, and her brother, Keith (Alicia) Seligman of Bettendorf.
Patricia’s family would like to thank the Eldridge Fire Department, the providers and staff at UnityPoint Clinic, MercyOne Genesis East, and Kahl Home for the care they provided.
Visitation was on Tuesday, April 7, from 5–7 p.m. at Chambers Funeral home in Eldridge. Graveside services for Patricia will be on Wednesday, April 8 (today), at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Long Grove.
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