Patricia E. Short, nee Werle; at peace April 27, 2012; beloved wife of the late Charles E.; loving mother of Charles M. and Victoria (John) Pierce; dear grandmother of Jennifer (Roger) Karels, Matthew Short, Megan (Mark) Altaweel and Andrew (Amy) Pierce; great-grandmother of Sean Stanko, Sky Karels and Melinda Altaweel. Lying in state, Friday, 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Life Center, 7000 N. Newark Ave., Niles, IL 60714 Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to St. Andrew Life Center would be appreciated. Arrangements by Kolbus- John V. May Funeral Home 773-774-3232.