Patty Puklus, age 74, of Las Vegas for over 13 years, formerly of Lake Orion, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Georgetown, TX. She was born March 18, 1934, in Chesapeake, OH. Mrs. Puklus retired from the Chesterfield Ford Plant, where she worked in assembly. She also loved living in Las Vegas and her dog, Mitzi. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John E. Puklus; children, Rick Puklus of Harrison Township, Becky Brian Cunningham of Twining, MI, Donna Wayne Van Dosen of Sterling Heights, Joy Phil Shanks of Georgetown, TX, John Puklus of St. Clair Shores and Corey Puklus of Addison Township; grandchildren, Chantell, David, Shawn, Shain, Sheena, Nick, Ashleigh, Ceci and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Alexis; and siblings, Harold Janice Nichols of North Carolina and Gary Cybil Nichols of Florida. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 - 8:00 pm and Thursday 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Burial will be at Acacia Park Cemetery in Beverly Hills. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.