Alicen Jean McGowan Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Alicen Jean McGowan of Highland Park, Illinois, born in Dedham, Massachusetts, who passed away, on August 10, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alicen Jean McGowan to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Charles McGowan and Irene McGowan of Dedham; and her brother Charles M. "Chuck" McGowan. She is survived by : her husband Gerald Nathan Unger; her children, Sasha Lee Gerritson and Arlen Jeffrey Gerritson; her grandchildren, Nathan, Josh Jarvis, Jack, Elle, Caroline and Ivy Gerritson; her brother Craig McGowan; her siblings-in-law, Christine and Leslie McGowan; and her children-in-law, Megan Gerritson and Eugene Jarvis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Alicen Jean McGowan to the Home for Little Wanderers, 10 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135 .

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home

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August 12, 2023

Steve Eisenstein wrote a sympathy message

“Alicen was a brave and wonderful soul who worked hard for positive change. She had a big place in her heart for those with Parkinson’s disease and helped teach in our Breakthrough Karate program. I will miss her energy and optimism. Steve Eisenstein”