Tina Alane DeGrazia, 32 of Austin, TX formerly of Park Ridge, passed away March 16, 2010. She is the daughter of Torey Jr. and Sandra DeGrazia; partner of David Hill; sister of Torey III (Susette) DeGrazia and Tracy (George) Ruzzier; aunt of Jared and Taryn DeGrazia and Tom, Trevor and Tori Lynn Ruzzier; granddaughter of the late Mary and Torey DeGrazia, Sr. and Walter Baginski and Suzanne Baginski-DeGrazia; niece of Jerry (Kathleen) Baginski, Dan (Virginia) Allen, Ken (Rhona) Baginski and the late Alice Zachacki; also survived by many cousins. Tina grew up in Park Ridge attending Mary Seat of Wisdom Grammar School and graduating from Maine South High School in 1995. She graduated from Knox College in1999. Music, drama, sports and dance were always part of her life. At MSW Tina was a cheerleader, a member of the school band and on the girls' basketball and softball teams. At Maine South she was a JV Hawkette and a member of Marlin and the swim team. She was also a member of the Concert Choir and a cast and crew member for many of Maine South's stage productions. Her expertise with stage make-up earned her a spot on the crew of the all-state production of Fiddler on the Roof in 1994. Tina enjoyed fishing, camping and canoeing in Hayward, WI and The Boundary Waters. She loved cooking for her family and friends and growing her own herbs and vegetables. She loved her friends and family, especially her nieces and nephews. In the past few years she found a special peace in Austin, TX with her partner, David. Her love, laughter and free spirit will be missed by all knew her. A Celebration of her life will be held Friday, April 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Memorials to Rainbow Hospice or of your choice would be preferred. Info: (847)823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com