Carrie Jean Zerwas, age 52, of Lakemoor, Illinois, passed away on December 27, 2021, at the Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 9, 1969, in Denver, Colorado, to Larry and Carole (Kocon) Zerwas.  She attended Elk Grove High School and Winona University.

Carrie enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Florida as well as spending time at her parents’ home on the lake. Her greatest achievement was her family and her grandchildren. She worked at Robert Half as a senior credit manager.  She loved Lifetime movies and her dog Ella.

Carrie is survived by her children; Catherine (Brian G.), Angela and Alec, grandchildren; Matthew, Emberlyn and Rhyett, her parents; Larry and Carole Zerwas, her siblings; Brian (Gabi), Pat (Terri), and Craig (Sandy). Her nephews; Marc, Patrick J, Travis, Zachary and a niece Hannah. She was also beloved by others, such as Robert Garcia and family, Karrie Turner, and many more.

Memorial visitation will be held at The Church of the Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, Illinois, on Monday, January 10, 2022, from 2-3 pm.  A funeral mass will follow at 3pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Justen Funeral Home & Crematory. For information, please call the Funeral Home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends and loved ones may share memories of Carrie on her tribute wall.