Patricia Rajala

Patricia A. Rajala, 85, of Waukegan, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. She was born on February 3, 1924 in Chicago to James and Ellen "Nellie" (nee Manning) Dwyer. On January 4, 1947, Patricia married John Rajala, who died in 1992. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Joanne (Ken) Johnson of Siren, WI, Barbara Rajala of Waukegan and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James Dwyer. Patricia was a loving, caring and very special mother whom everyone loved. She will be greatly missed. The family would like to give a very special thank you to the staff at Rolling Hills Manor for the care and compassion given to their mother. A private graveside service will be held at Warren Cemetery & Mausoleum, Gurnee. Arrangements are entrusted to WARREN FUNERAL HOME, 1475 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee.