Laura Elaine Garrett, age 89 of Waukegan passed away peacefully on January 4th. Laura is preceded in death by her husband, John. She was a loving mother to her children, Keith (Renee) Garrett and Kim (Pete) Katres and to her 3 grandchildren, Georg Katres, Alexandr Katres and Tatiana (Alex) Brunnell.
Laura was dedicated to teaching young ladies through her leadership in the girl scouts, traveling with them on all sorts of adventures. She was also an avid bowler, even spending some time coaching the youth. She had a great love for her animals and gardening, and she enjoyed sharing stories from growing up in Mississippi.
Laura requested a private service with only her children and their families. She has been laid to rest with her husband at Warren Cemetery and Mausoleum in Gurnee, IL.
A celebration of her life will be held with extended family in Mississippi at a future date.
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