January
28,
1950
28,
1950
March
12,
2023
12,
2023
Gayle Maurovich passed away March 12, 2023 at age 73, in Sandwich, Illinois. A beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and dear friend, Gayle is at peace now in heaven with her mother, Lois (Kerr) and father, Walter Maurovich.
Born in Chicago, Gayle attended Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Her first full-time job was as a meter reader for ComEd, where she broke barriers by becoming the first woman to attain this position. After this she followed in her family’s honored vocation of law enforcement. Her parents and grandfather were Chicago Police Officers, and Gayle was a dedicated detective with the Chicago Police Department, having retired from her position after 30 years of service.
She was a gourmet cook, and a passionate Chicago Bears fan for many seasons.
Gayle is survived by her brother, John Jay (Maurovich), cousins and many friends. She will be remembered fondly for her intelligence, humor, loyalty, and story-telling gifts.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in May, please check back for date and time. Cremation Rites were accorded to Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home 606 E Arnold Rd Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-2165
Born in Chicago, Gayle attended Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Her first full-time job was as a meter reader for ComEd, where she broke barriers by becoming the first woman to attain this position. After this she followed in her family’s honored vocation of law enforcement. Her parents and grandfather were Chicago Police Officers, and Gayle was a dedicated detective with the Chicago Police Department, having retired from her position after 30 years of service.
She was a gourmet cook, and a passionate Chicago Bears fan for many seasons.
Gayle is survived by her brother, John Jay (Maurovich), cousins and many friends. She will be remembered fondly for her intelligence, humor, loyalty, and story-telling gifts.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in May, please check back for date and time. Cremation Rites were accorded to Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home 606 E Arnold Rd Sandwich, IL 60548 815-786-2165
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