Lake Bluff Obituary: Joanne Lomax Cerling

The following obituary is courtesy Wenban Funeral Home.

Joanne Lomax Cerling of Lake Bluff, IL died December 15, 2014 at Lake Forest Hospital. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Bruce; daughters Mary Beth (Bill), Anne (Kenton), Carolyn (Michael), Peggy (Robert) and late son, John; grandchildren Jennifer, Chip (Ellen), Michael (Ashley), Brad (Rose), Ben, Colby, Riley, Emily, and Samantha; and great-grandchildren, Aiden, William (twins), Nash, and Addison.
Born in Chicago, she attended Immaculata High School (1947), then graduated from the University of Illinois (1951), where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Bruce and Joanne were married at the Church of Saint Mary in 1951. They lived in Lincoln, IL for a few years. Then moved to Lake Bluff and raised 5 children who all attended School of St. Mary.

Joanne volunteered many years at School of St. Mary. She always cheered on the Cubs baseball, a true fan. Joanne cherished family and friends; she enjoyed keeping in touch via phone and email. Summer family reunions were a highlight of the year. She left a lasting impression on our lives and will be missed greatly.

Arrangements by the Wenban Funeral Home. Services are private. A memorial is planned for summer 2015. In lieu of flowers please contact Church of St. Mary www.churchofstmary.org, Midwest Hospice www.carecenter.org, or Heifer International www.heifer.org.