Virginia McGuire Guest, 90, of DeKalb IL passed away on Dec 4, 2013. She was born on April 16, 1923 in Chicago IL.
Virginia spent her summers at Lake Geneva, WI. She was a very good swimmer, and at age 7 saved a small boy that had fallen into the lake. Virginia graduated from Rosary College as a Dietician in 1944 and earned a Masters in Nutrition from Northern Ill University.
In her first job as a dietician at the University of Chicago she met Bud Guest, who was in graduate school there at the time, and they were married in 1950. Virginia was a dietician at Kishwaukee Hospital and later at DelNor Hospital. She was an active member of Saint Mary?s Parish. Virginia celebrated life through dedication to her family and spiritual conviction.
She is survived by her husband Bud Guest of DeKalb, Marian Guest Drewitz of Lindenwood, Chris Guest of St Bonifacious MN, and three grandchildren Emilie, Julia, and Claire Drewitz.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday December 6, 2013 at 10:30 am in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father James Parker officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday December 6, 2013 at 9:30 am till the time of the service in the church. Burial will be held on Friday December 6, 2013 at 2:00 pm in Calvary Cemetery in Evanston, IL. To send an online condolence visit: ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.
Service:
Friday December 6, 2013
10:30 am
St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb
Visitation:
Friday December 6, 2013
9:30 - 10:30 am
St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb