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Alice Dorsett Obituary

Dorsett, Alice F. (nee Wassinger), beloved wife of the late Richard P. Dorsett, formerly married to George Holzner, loving mother of Judy (John) Nona, Nancy Thompson, Mike (Jan) Holzner, Rick Dorsett, John (Sue), Robert and Ron Holzner, dear grandmother of John, Jennifer, Jerianne, Elizabeth, John, Jennifer, Julie, Chuck and the late Becky and Jerry, devoted great-grandmother of Liam, Lilly, Nolan, Matthew, Loren, Christopher, Daniel, David, Vincent, Nicholas, Logan and Megan, fond sister of Rosella (Alfred) Wasilewski and Irene (the late Bill) Durr, preceded in death by siblings, Carl (the late Evelyn), Walter (Laurie), Raymond (Arlene), Eugene (the late Mary), James (the late Ann), Florence Plotzke, Mary Mildred (the late Paul Bretz, the late Carl Anderson and the late Buck O'Malley). Visitation Wednesday, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., to St. Andrew Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Info: 773-588-5850.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 29, 2006.

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Kathy Durr

September 10, 2006

Alice was one of the most caring and giving persons I ever met. I will always cherish the memory of her visits to Washington,State to see her sister Irene.She always had a warm smile.Alice and I shared tea at The Emperess Hotel in Victoria,Canada.I will miss you.

Diane Pearson

September 4, 2006

Aunt Alice was a loving Aunt and devoted sister to my Mom Rose. I really appreciate her taking the long train ride to visit my Mom when she could and play scrabble with her. I know she is dancing with Jesus is heaven, because I know she had much faith and trusted Him as her Savior.

Kristen Danielak

September 1, 2006

My sympathies to Aunt Alice's family. Although I haven't seen her in a few years, I'll always remember her playing cards (penny poker!) with my Grandma (Rosella Wasilewski) and how she and Grandma would laugh together. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Dale (Amelio) Hoeppner

August 30, 2006

My deepest sympathies to all of the Holzner and Dorsett family. Remember that she will always be with you. Thinking of her brings back happy childhood memories, like the fall fairs at St Teresa's when our parents worked booths together.

John, Kathy & Gwen Kuhl

August 30, 2006

Alice touched many lives with her kindness. We remember her fondly and pray for her and her family.

Cheryl Burns-Stencel

August 30, 2006

Mrs. Dorsett was always a very caring and giving person. She was always very nice to me and my sisters.(Sharon, Kathy & Lynn Burns).We were all friends with Ron. I know she will be missed by all. God Bless Alice & Family.

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