We have learned from Facebook that Gail Allen died Oct 20th. She was born on November 28, 1947, in Oak Park, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, and lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and joy.

"Gail spent her early years in Cincinnati and later moved to Lake Forest in the 11th grade, where she graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1966. She maintained friendships from both Cincinnati and Lake Forest throughout her life.

Gail pursued her passion for art by attending Kent State University and then earning her master's degree from Western Illinois. While raising her family and teaching in the Racine Unified School District, she and her husband Douglas Julius (of Racine, WI.) also ran a charming bed and breakfast, on the 1500 block of College ave. creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests. Later in life, she found another true love and married Norm Thompson after four wonderful years of companionship. In retirement, Gail and Norm spent winters in Port St. Lucie and summers at their lake cabin in Colebrook, Connecticut.

Gail was an outgoing, positive soul who never sat still, always joining clubs, meeting with friends, or working on crafts at home. If she wasn't out and about, she was in her craft room making photo albums and dolls for her beloved grandchildren, Gavin and Madison Julius. She will be remembered as a a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who brought creativity, warmth, and joy to everyone she met. She is survived by her two sons Steven and Brad Julius, with his two children Gavin and Madison, her sister Claudia Holt and her children Laney and Tyler Holt of Cape Coral, FL. Her brother, Brent Allen and Wife Kathy two children Brandon Allen and Brittany Allen Veal."