Rose Lynn Wicklander
Rose Lynn (nee Chaplick) Wicklander, age 67, of Western Springs passed away May 08, 2019; beloved wife of James W. Wicklander, loving mother of Emily (Brian Kosisky) Whitaker & Lauren (Graham) Catlin; wonderful step-mother of William (Kathryn) Wicklander, Joseph (Kelly) Wicklander, Kathryn (Jason) Zurawski; cherished Grandma to Mackenzie Whitaker, Ashley and Elise Wicklander, Gwendolyn and Owen Catlin and Abigail Zurawski; dear Aunt to Michael and Brian Rehmer and preceded in death by her treasured sister and absolute best friend Terese (Don) Rehmer.
Rose Lynn grew up in Bellwood, IL, attending Nazareth Academy, later University of Illinois and eventually University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for her MBA. Family was extremely important to Rose Lynn and she always found a way to get everyone together. Her kids, grandkids and her dog Stella were her everything and she was happiest when everyone was smiling and having fun. Her love of adventure and zest for life took precedence. Whether it was new restaurants, a pottery shop off a nearby dirt road or even a family trip to the beach or to Italy, Rose Lynn was always willing to experience all that life had to offer.
Rose Lynn always went out of her way to make everyone feel special and important. Everyone was always welcome in her home and was met with absolute grace, love, and laughter. She never met someone she didn’t like and gained a lot of friends along the way. Everyone that met her came away smiling.
Besides being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, Rose Lynn also spent her entire career in the marketing business; most recently as owner and President of a lettershop located in Chicago.
Her love of life and relaxing approach to all of life’s challenges will be sorely missed but remembered forever.
Interment will be held privately. Her Celebration of Life information to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home. (708) 352-6500 or hjfunerals.com
We are so sorry for your loss, Jim and family. She sure put up a good fight to live. May God bless all of you and may her Sioux Rest In Peace.
I’m so sorry to hear about Rose Lynn. I knew her through a golf league and we have missed her the past few years. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss and sorry to hear this news about Rose Lynn. I knew her from our EWGA golf league. We missed her when schedules prevented her from joining our league any more and we will always miss her smiling face and fun nature.
I am so sorry for the loss of our Rose Lynn. She was a loved customer & business associate. She was always a joy and had a positive can do spirit. She was so proud to speak of her children and grand kids. I will miss her.
Karen Fraticola
She trusted me to stay with Lauren while in Europe with Jim. She was a guest in our home, with Jim, of course, in Martinsville. It’s been 20 years, and still very much on my mind, them all.
And I also had the privilege to work with her. She knew how to reach out and connect with people. I’m sad that she graduated to heaven. I hope to enjoy a hug and a cup, somewhat like in Western Springs.
And Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved her.