Patrick R. Hillyer 1969-2018

HILLCREST – Patrick Roy Hillyer, 49, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at his home after a short battle with ALS.

He was born on July 6, 1969, in Streator, the son of Lee Roy and Phyllis (Clement) Hillyer. He married Georgean Andrea Price on Dec. 29, 1990, in Ottawa. Patrick served in the Illinois National Guard and graduated from NIU. He then worked at NIU in DeKalb for over 25 years as their network engineer. He also concurrently worked at Tom Sparks Automotive as their IT expert for over 25 years. He was great with computers and was interested in photography, most recently focusing on his son’s little league games. Patrick enjoyed attending Heartland Church and treasured spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Hillyer; and sister, Deborah Hillyer.

Survived by his wife, Georgean Hillyer; six children: Christopher Patrick (Megan) Hillyer, of Carol Stream, Joseph Hillyer, of Sycamore, and Jessica, Aaliyah, Joshua and Alexandrea Hillyer, all of Rochelle; brother, Timothy Hillyer, of Collinsville; sister, Valarie (Alec) Bailes, of Wenona; sister-in-law, Rose Hillyer, of Streator, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 20, at Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, with the Rev. Todd Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the care of his daughter. Sign the guestbook at www.UngerHorner.com.

Unger Horner Funeral Home

400 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, IL 61068

815-562-4534 www.UngerHorner.com