Debbie Ann Purol
Obituary's Biography:
Debbie Ann Purol, age 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on August 25, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 20, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA to Richard and Edna Pokorney. Debbie taught at St. Joseph Catholic School in Round Lake and St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr in Chicago. She most recently was a paraprofessional at North Elementary in Waukegan. She loved teaching and just entered her 50th year of teaching. She also had a special love for animals.
Debbie is survived by her special friends, Gretta Adams of Antioch, Donna Ryan of Antioch, and Andi Kamerman of Niles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Purol; and parents, Richard and Edna Pokorney and her brothers, Gary and Ricky.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lakes- St. Bede Catholic Church, 36455 N. Wilson Road, Ingleside, IL on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10am. Interment will be held at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Save-A-Pet, 31664 N Fairfield Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.
Mrs Purol was a wonderful and beloved teacher to all three of my boys. We are all very sad to hear of her passing. She is with her husband now. Love and condolences to her friends and family.
Mrs. Purol was my favorite teacher! I have amazing memories of taking care of the guinea pigs in her class, as well as, her reward system that allowed us to choose various prizes. It’s my earliest memory of learning about saving and analyzing value, which may have very well led me to my current career and business. These are just but a few highlights of one of my favorite years in school. Mrs Purol was a special person and teacher and her impact was incredible.