Anna Jean Woroch

Anna Jean (A.J.) Woroch, age 96, a Lake Forest resident for more than 55 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 20, 2023. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, A.J. was loved by her family, relatives, and many friends, and will be greatly missed. Anna Jean Reppen was born on May 14, 1926, while her family was living in Lodi, Wisconsin. She attended Madison West High School, and then the University of Wisconsin Madison, where she majored in Home Economics. She graduated in 1948 and became a Registered Dietitian in 1949 following an internship at the University of Minnesota Hospital. While at the University of Wisconsin, she met her husband, Dr. Eugene Woroch, who was her lab instructor for a Chemistry course. They were married in 1949, and remained happily married until his passing in 2015. Gene was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and companion to A.J. for over 65 years. She was a stay-at-home Mom for several years in Itasca, IL. Following their move to Lake Forest in 1967, A.J. returned to her profession, and was a consulting Dietitian at several nursing homes on the North Shore. Throughout her life, A.J. was actively engaged in her church, and with her family. She was an active member and volunteer in the Hospitality Ministry, and for the annual rummage sale at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. A.J. was a Vice President of the Camerata Singers of Lake Forest and provided the catering for the concerts for 20 years. She loved to travel, seeing the world during numerous Church Choir trips as an avid choir fan, or with friends on their infamous "Committee" trips. She loved visiting her children and grandchildren and was proud of her almost-perfect attendance at all high school and college graduation ceremonies of her grandchildren. She was happiest surrounded by her family, preparing meals and celebrating birthdays or holidays. Her friends at Lake Forest Place were very special to her – she especially enjoyed the Chalmers Court Tuesday night dinners and other numerous celebrations. A.J. was affectionately known as the “Queen of Chalmers Court”! A.J. is survived by her children Craig; Susan Sanborn; Wendy (Steven) Barmore; and Scott (Marian Vobach) as well as her grandchildren Benjamin and Kevin Woroch; Hayes, Stet (Steve Korovesis) and Jay Sanborn; Matthew Barmore (fiancée Misty Lutz), and Elizabeth Abrams (Dave); Emma (Evan McElwain), Grace and Rep Woroch, and great granddaughter, Ella Lutz. She was preceded in death by her parents, Iola and Melvin Reppen, her brother, Donald, her husband Eugene, and her son-in-law Mark Sanborn. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 North Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her name to: The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest (Choir/Music Fund) (www.firstchurchlf.org) or to the Mayo Clinic at www.mayoclinic.org/development or mailed to Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. For information – Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest (847) 234-9649 or www.RTfunerals.com.

Anna Jean Woroch

May 14, 1926 - April 20, 2023