Patricia Ann Boldman
Patricia Ann Boldman, 76, of Kentland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home. Born on July 11, 1949, in Sandwich, IL, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Maxine (Biertz) Eichelberger. Patricia was a 1967 graduate of Yorkville High School in Illinois.
On March 5, 1972, Patricia married Philip Boldman at the Yorkville United Methodist Church, and together they shared 53 wonderful years of marriage living in the family homestead in Kentland, IN. Patricia was a cherished member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, the Newton County Extension Homemakers, and the Newton County Historical Society.
Her career included positions at Western Electric in Montgomery, IL, and various roles at Sears, K-Mart, Meldisco, Adkev, Viskase, and Useful Products. Patricia had a passion for bowling, playing Euchre, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She also loved to travel and attend the 34th Engineer Battalion Vietnam reunions. Her recent passion was painting pictures and entering them in the local fairs.
Patricia is survived by her devoted husband, Philip; her children, William (Dawn) Boldman of Bremen, IN; April Boldman of Oswego, IL; and stepdaughter Heather (Frank) Green of Rensselaer, IN. She was a loving grandmother to Nathan (Veronica), Dakota, Vaughn and Victory Boldman; Kevin, Kyle (Trinity), and Amber Green. Great-grandmother to Ethan and Liam and Eleanor Boldman; Addysen, Nylah and Zayden Green. She is also survived by her brother, Ron (Sandi) Eichelberger of AZ; her brother, Larry Eichelberger of Sugar Grove, IL; her sister, Jean (Kevin) Cottingim of Statham, GA; and many cherished nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her son, James Russell Boldman in 2009, and her sister-in-law, Carol Eichelberger in 2023, niece Angela R. (Eichelberger) Gore in 2025; nephew Erik W. Eichelberger in 2025.
A visitation will be held from 4-7 PM (CST) on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 AM (CST) on Saturday, February 21, 2026, also at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home, with Pastor Matt Baughman officiating. Interment will follow in Buswell Cemetery.