Meryl Perlstrom

May 20, 1929 - August 8, 2016

Meryl Perlstrom, 87, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 20, 1929, the daughter of the late Omie and Helen Paulson. Meryl worked for many years as a Registered Nurse, graduating from the Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She went on to work at Augustana Hospital for 13 years, McHenry Hospital for 8 years, the VA hospital in North Chicago for 5 years, and Victory Lakes Nursing Home for 2 years. Meryl was a long time Lake Villa resident and was a member of the Millburn United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir and was an active member of MYLO. Meryl was also very involved in the Illinois Parent-Teacher Association and served as PTA President at various levels in northern Illinois. She was also a dedicated volunteer and gave her time to the American Red Cross Blood Program, Lake Bluff Homes for Children, Habitat for Humanity, and the Healthreach Clinic. She is survived by her sons James and Richard (Christine); grandsons Patrick (Meredeth) Duggan and Michael Duggan; great grandsons Ryan and Brady; and by her brother Kenneth (Patricia) Paulson. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1988. Visitation will be 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Ringa Funeral Home, 122 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. Additional visitation will be 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Millburn United Church of Christ, 19073 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa IL 60046. Burial will follow at Millburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Meryl’s memory to Habitat for Humanity, www.habitatlc.org.