Eliza A. Beathea, 80, died Tuesday, November 29, at her home in Elgin.

Eliza was born September 17, 1931, the daughter of Goodman and Abie (Ramsey) Beathea.

Eliza is survived by her 3 sons, Michael A. Beathea, Elkhart, IN; Carl E. Beathea, Chicago, IL and Kenneth Patterson, South Bend, IN; her daughter Wynette Jackson, Lansing, MI; her eldest sister Mrs. Mildred Bradley, Chicago, IL; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that can testify to her joy of living and bringing you a laugh with a joke or two. She is preceded in death by her parents, 7 sisters and 7 brothers and her daughter Debra Ann Jackson.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 11:00 am until time of service at noon at the O’Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private.

For more information contact the O’Connor – Leetz Funeral Home, 364 Division St. Elgin. 847 741-1400.