Pamela J. Ratigan

Pamela Jeanne Ratigan, 73, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away April 15, 2017 at home with family by her side.

Pamela was born in Panama, IA on June 29, 1943 to Bob and Millie (Bryan) Schomer. Pam graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Panama. She then went on to graduate from Mercy College of Nursing in Council Bluffs. She was a lifelong nurse who dedicated her life to serving others through her faith and profession.

Pam was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. She actively engaged in the church ministry. She graciously served people in need.

Pam was blessed with four children, Cathy Justice of Omaha, NE, Jody Ratigan (Alan Muenzenmay) of Clive, IA, John Ratigan (Tomoe) of Tokyo, Japan, and Chris Ratigan (Michele) of Overland Park, KS. Pam enjoyed her 10 grandchildren Audra (Chris) Justice Antes, Kaitlin Justice, Emma Justice, Gus and Augie Muenzenmay, Jack and Ella Ratigan, Casey, Mairi, and Alina Ratigan, and two great-grandchildren, Genevieve and Noah Antes.
In addition to her children and grandchildren, Pam is survived by her brothers Terry Schomer and Craig Schomer (Colorado) , and sister Gwen Mann (Woodbine, IA), and many great friends.

Rosary recitation is 5:30p.m. on Tuesday followed by visitation until 8:00p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30a.m. on Wednesday at Corpus Christi Queen of Apostles Catholic Church. Private family inurnment later that day in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Panama. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Building Fund in Council Bluffs, IA, MOHM’s Place or Gabriel’s Corner.