Jeanne Louise Lacy, nee Virene, 75, passed away in her home on December 22, 2015, from Alzheimer's Disease. She is lovingly survived by her children - Thomas, Mary, Michael (Kimberly), Stephen and John. She adored her grandchildren - Thomas, Emily, Owen, Adam, Miles and Zoe. She was the caring sister of the late Thomas, the late Robert (Darlene) and William (Marie). She will be greatly missed by her dog, Maggie, and her cats. She leaves behind countless friends and coworkers, whom she cared for immensely. She attended Loyola University in Chicago and earned her B.S.N. She then entered the United States Navy and served four years in San Diego, CA. She retired from the Naval Reserves as a Lieutenant Commander. She had a fifty year career, working as an R.N. The goodness of her heart was felt by all who knew her. She will be remembered as an animal lover, an outstanding nurse, a true friend and, especially, a loving and caring mother and grandmother. A funeral mass will be held at St. James Church, 134 North Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 at 10am, with visitation beforehand at 9am. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, St. James Church in Highwood or Heartland Hospice.
Everytine I do this, I think about my Mom, who raised five kids on a tight budget. I used to laugh, but look at me now.
