Obituary of Lizzy Meyers

Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Meyers (nee Healey), 66 of Libertyville, wife of 39 years to Dave Meyers passed away on September 7, 2024. Born on August 4, 1958 to Dr. Frank and Jeanine Healey, she grew up in Park Ridge, IL with her five siblings.

 

Affectionately known as Lizzy to friends & family, she attended Woodlands Academy (class of 1976) and graduated from the University of Missouri Journalism school (class of 1980). Liz had a successful career in Public Relations & Advertising, working for 34 years at Edelman. She was a proud member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, and a devout Catholic. An avid reader and a fantastic cook, Liz also enjoyed Cubs baseball, Northwestern Wildcats sports, teaching religious ed., traveling with her husband, and Pewaukee Lake sunsets.

 

In addition to her husband she is survived by children John (Breanne), Kate McClung (Brennan), and Maggie (Nick De Paul); eight beautiful grandchildren Ava, Liam, Logan, Vivienne, Grady, Murphy, Nico, and Cameron; sisters Kathleen Donnelly (Joe), Michelle Healey, Patricia Healey Yaniz (Ralph), Jane Healey, and brother in law Ken Meyers (Kris). She will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, close friends, and neighbors.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Frank Jr.

 

Liz’s family would like to express sincere gratitude to the North Shore Oncology team and the Integrated Palliative & Hospice Care staff.

 

A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E Maple Ave, Libertyville, IL on Thursday, September 19 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lizzy’s memory to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Food Pantry, 112 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048.