M. Patricia Scharp

M. Patricia Scharp,89, of Bourbonnais, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Miller Health Care. She was born on May 17, 1936 in Paxton, IL, the daughter of Franklin and Ruby (Price) Peer. Patricia retired after 35 years of teaching at Kankakee School District 111. She loved being with her children, three adopted greyhounds and cats. Patricia enjoyed traveling, wine tasting, bowling, boating and entertaining. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Smith of Bourbonnais and son, Kerry Scharp of rural Clifton. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Franklin and Ruby Peer.