Lauren Boveri-Ballard
Age - 37
December 3, 2023
Lauren Ann Boveri-Ballard, age 37, passed away suddenly on November 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Ann and Robert Giuntini, and Delores and Louis Boveri. She is survived by her husband James Ballard, father Michael (Beth) Boveri, mother Linda Giuntini, brother Ross (Megan) Boveri, niece's (Kai (Kathryn), Libby, and Serafina), half-sisters Michele and Carolynn Boveri, Aunt Helen (Jeff) Callard, Cousins Nicholas and Arianna Callard, many more loving aunts, uncles and relatives, and her four dogs (Stella, Olive Oil, Max, and Jessie). Formerly of Elmwood Park, Lauren was a graduate from St. Vincent Ferrer elementary school in 2000 and graduated from Trinity high school in 2004. Lauren completed her college education at the College of DuPage Culinary Institute where her passion for food led her to become Sous Chef and Head Chef at local prominent, private country clubs and restaurants in the Chicagoland area. After nine years of cooking, creating, and growing her skillsets in the kitchen, Lauren pivoted her career to the corporate side of the food industry. She quickly advanced at Aramark and US Foods as a Buyer. Lauren was a proud member of the Chicago Club Chefs Association and the Orangetheory Fitness community. She participated in Orangetheory fitness 5K events, DryTri's, and other local community events. Each event led to a new personal fitness goal. She loved the challenges and rewards that Orangetheory provided her. Lauren was also an avid Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs fan. She loved attending these sporting games throughout her life. Lauren also enjoyed attending concerts and shared all of these experiences with her husband, James, and many close friends. Lauren truly loved her husband, large Italian family, friends, and her four dogs. Whether it was cooking her signature meals (Pasta carbonara, prosciutto stuffed meatballs, and her famous guacamole), or giving small thoughtful gifts, Lauren's generosity always had a way of making others feel special. She was selfless and put the needs of others before her own. Lauren was upbeat, strong, loyal, generous, and knew how to have fun. Her positive outlook never waivered, even during the tough or unknown times of her life. She was a shining light that brought so much happiness to those who knew her. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Visitation Information: Visitation on Friday, December 8th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Peterson-Bassi Chapels 6938 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 Webpage: Funeral Mass: Saturday, December 9th, 10:00am at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 1530 Jackson Ave. , River Forest, IL 60305. Mass starts promptly at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated for the following: Illinois Doberman Rescue + Foundation Breast Cancer Research Foundation To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of , please .Show more
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