Genevieve R. "Gen" Zupancic

(Nee Bowlan)

Age 98, late of Lockport passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023. Born in Lockport and was a lifelong resident. Devout member of St. Joseph Church, Lockport, where she was very active with the Altar and Rosary Society, Mothers Club, CCW, and a loyal Girl Scout Leader. Gen was a devoted volunteer at Meals on Wheels and delivered meals well into her late 80's. She was an avid bowler with her beloved husband, Leonard on the Senior Bowling league at Strike and Spare, she enjoyed her Pinochle club with her dear friends, was an avid Chicago White Sox fan, and loved baking. Above all else she cherished spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard J. Zupancic (1990); her parents, Julian and Clara (Nee Sievert) Bowlan; and one brother, Edward (Betty) Bowlan.

Survived by her three devoted children, Patricia "Patti" (Jay) Mitrovich, David (Peggy) Zupancic, and Paul (Bonnie) Zupancic; her dear grandson who she raised as her own, David Zupancic Jr.; adored grandchildren, Michael Zupancic, Abby (Karl) Frisk, Tony (Natalee) Zupancic, Rachel (Matt) Bebar, Kelly (Tony) Palumbo, Hannah Mitrovich; bonus grandchildren, Janet (Paul) Makfinsky, Brandi Jaakkola, Sara (Tye) Neilsen, Michelle Musial; loved great grandchildren, Mackenzie Zupancic, Harrison Frisk, Mason and Bryce Zupancic, Nolan Palumbo; bonus great grandchildren, Michael and Logan Makfinsky, Jordan, Elizabeth, and Jacob Jaakkola, Kathryn Neilsen, and Andrew Musial; and numerous nephews, and nieces.   In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Joseph Church, Lockport or Lightways Hospice in Genevieve's name would be greatly appreciated.

Prayers will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 at 9:15am proceeding to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment following Mass at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Thursday, December 14, 2023, in the Funeral Home Chapel from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.