Obituary: Evanston Native Lori G. Ruzbasan, 49

Lori Geralyn Ruzbasan, 49, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2013, Divine Mercy Sunday, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 13, 1963 in Evanston, Ill.

Lori's love for children and her strong faith drew her to her chosen profession as a grade school teacher in a Catholic school.  Lori enriched and inspired the lives of so many of the children whom she taught and truly loved during her 20-plus years as a teacher.

Lori's unconditional and unwavering love for her three beautiful children was evidenced by her countless generous actions, her words and her pride in the wonderful people they have become under her gentle guidance.

Her bright, cheerful, funny, forgiving, generous and eternally optimistic nature endeared her to everyone who met her. She will live on forever in the hearts and memories of all the people she touched. 

Heaven will echo with laughter and shine in joy with her presence.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, James; son Christopher; daughters, Alyson and Brooke; sisters, Lisa (Jeff) Berg-Snyder and Kimberly (Robert) Giacchetti;  brother Scott Gerard Berg; parents Henry and Shirlee Berg; and many dear friends and colleagues.

She was preceded in death by her brother Christopher Michael Berg.

Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, at 1023 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, where there will be visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Burial in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery following the mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244-6125.