Nathleen J. Rajala Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nathleen J. Rajala (Gurnee, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 23, 2024 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rudolph Musich and Blanche Musich (Little); her husband Clarence E. Rajala; her son-in-law Russell Wells; her grandson Michael Rajala; her siblings, Lenore Wilkinson (Marvin), Michael and Rudolph Musich; and her siblings-in-law, Robert Rajala (Gerry) and Eleanor Miller (Ted).

She is survived by: her children, Kathleen J. Wells of Lindenhurst, Terry A. Rajala (Patricia) of Roseville, MN, Sandra M. Rajala of Chicago, Eileen R. Meyer (Keith) of Amelia Island, FL and Jennifer A. Boehle (Tim) of Oregon, IL; her grandchildren, Melissa Metzelfeld (Scott), Rachel Wells, Rebecca Rajala-Kulzer (Eric), William Meyer (Leslie), Christian Meyer, Mitchell Meyer, Taylor Dowlding (Zak) and Jonathan Boehle; her great grandchildren, Myles, Sadie and Max Metzelfeld; and her sisters-in-law, Mary Musich of Michigan and Helen Musich of Arizona. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Waukegan Public Library (or your local library).