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Bert Dorner Obituary

Dorner, Bert R. Age 84, Army Veteran, beloved husband of Helen, (nee Kertz), for 61 years. Loving father of Tom (Diane) Dorner, Dick (Kelley) Dorner and Margaret Mary (Hector) Cuellar; Cherished grandfather of Tom, Laura, Mary and Lexi Dorner and Julianne, Christopher and Stephen Cuellar; Dear brother of Lillian (Kenneth) Finnegan and the late Andrew (Lorraine) Dorner. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Family and friends will meet Monday at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 7525 W. North Ave., River Forest for Mass at 1:00pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. For information 847-359-8020 or visit Bert's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 15, 2012.

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Joan Dodge Holtorf

July 18, 2012

When I saw the name, I was shocked. Bert was always a strong figure at Cherry-Burrel where I met him about 1950. He was always kind, helpful and fun to be with. My heart goes out to the family. Joan Dodge Holtorf

Wendy Cash

July 17, 2012

Tom, Diane, Tommy, Laura and Mary,
We were so sorry to read about the loss of your Father/Grandfather.
May your fond memories of him bring you peace.
Wendy and Jim Cash and Brandee Dolgin

Larry, Kim, Elle & Jessica Kertz

July 15, 2012

Uncle Bert, A beautiful light was extinguished when you left us for your heavenly reward with God. Pure joy, love and kindness simply eminated from you all of the time. To say that we will miss you is far too little. Your absense from this world leaves a hole that can now only be filled with the beautiful, funny and always loving memories of the exceptional man that you were. We extend our deepest sympathies to Aunt Helen, Tom, Dick, Margaret and all of your wonderful family, who of course are the ones who suffer your loss the most. Thankfully for the rest of us, each of them carries on as a shining example of the goodness and wonderfulness that was you. We will miss you so very much. May God hold you in His loving hands for all eternity.

Karen Kertz

July 14, 2012

Uncle Bert, you were the kindest and funniest man I've ever met. Absolutely, my most favorite uncle. I hope you and Mom are having many cocktails up in heaven and filling her in on all your jokes she's missed. I'll miss you terribly. Our Sunday dinners with Dad were a joy for me. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you

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