Therese M. McGrain, 54, passed away in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee, on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Great Lakes, IL on August 19, 1953, the daughter of William and Joan (nee: O'Dea) Tapper Sr.. Mrs. McGrain was a retried veterinarian. She graduated from the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) in 1977. She also owned and operated Home With Friends, Inc., a pet sitting service. On May 3, 1980, in Waukegan, IL, she was united in marriage to James F. McGrain. She enjoyed raising her dogs, cooking, and gardening, but her greatest love was for her family. Surviving are her husband James; their children Peter McGrain of Evanston, IL, and Christine McGrain at home; her mother Joan Tapper in Gurnee, IL; brothers William Tapper Jr. of Kenosha, Stephen Tapper of Gurnee, IL, Robert (Patty) Tapper of Johnsburg, IL; her very dear friend Pat Schmidtke of Paris Township. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her. Her father, William Tapper Sr., preceded her in death. A memorial service celebrating Therese's life will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, November 17th, at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Jeffrey M. Thielen officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The family has suggested in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Vasculitis Foundation.