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Dawn Maerz Obituary

Maerz, Dawn M. (nee Hicks), March 28, 2006 Age 47 years. Late of Glenwood. Beloved wife of Karl B. Maerz, dear daughter of Shirley Knapp and the late William O. Hicks, loving sister of John (Beth) Hicks, Deborah (Frank) Lewandowski, Deanna (Mark) Johnsten, Carina (David) Squire, Tracy Carr, Diana Lamber and the late William J. Hicks, daughter-in-law of Karl S. and Gertrude A. Maerz, sister-in-law of Barbara Maerz and Michael R. (Suzanna) Maerz. Survived by many nieces and nephews, best friend of Dolly. Charter member of ALDA. Resting at Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, 708-798-5300, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral 9:15 a.m. Saturday to St. Kieran Church, 724 W. 195th St., Chicago Heights, Illinois, 60411. Mass 10 a.m. Memorials to the NF Foundation would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 30, 2006.

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Denise Schaller

April 3, 2006

Karl,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can only imagine how difficult it is to lose someone so close to oneself. I am sorry I could not attend the services, but my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dillon Batenich

April 2, 2006

Dear Karl, I am sorry to hear Aunt Dawn died, and I hope you are ok. I have missed her a lot since we moved and Mom is really missing her a lot. I just wanted you to know how much we loved her and how good a friends she and Mom were. Aunt Dawn never forgot my birthdays or anything like that and she helped us a lot when my Mom left my Dad and I just wanted you to know I am saying prayers for you.I know Aunt Dawn is in heaven with my Grandma now watching over us.

Tevyen Dorfman

March 31, 2006

I Visited Dawn and Karl over 25 years ago in Dekalb and Dawn was A great role model for me on how to make the best of things while having a devastating condition.She was the bravest person I ever met and i will truly miss her and send condolences to Karl and the rest of Dawns family and May she rest in peace .Love always , Tevyen

Kay Spitzig-Holdren

March 31, 2006

Our lives have truely been blessed by knowing Dawn she will forever be in the hearts of my family and myself. Her strenght and courage impacted all of us. She is now pain free, she sees us and hears us all and I bet she would like us to celebrate her life, love and kindness that she had shown to all of us. I know she is in better place. She will be missed

Lance Thompson

March 30, 2006

karl:

I remember the effort that you took to take care of her during her long illness. Her illness was hard on you and her. I hope that your memories will be of all the good times that you two shared and the love you had for one another. I wish you well.

Michael Dyer

March 30, 2006

Shocked to hear this Karl but you know my best wishes are with you during this time. Hang in there and recognize that I know you are a better man from having known Dawn..

Valerie Ossler & Family

March 30, 2006

Karl,



You have our deepest sympathies. While we cannot be there for you in person, we will be there with you spiritually. You and your family are in our prayers.



With faith in Him,



Val

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

March 30, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Rinda Batenich

March 29, 2006

Karl and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Dawn. She will be missed very much by myself and my son Dillon and everyone else who knew her. I am sorry I could not be there at the end for her. Know that you are in my prayers and in spirit I am there though I will not be able to get up there in time for the funeral. Love and prayers always, Rinda

Laura Skipper

March 29, 2006

Our condolences to the entire family. It was truly an honor to have known Dawn. The Skipper Family

Roger Whitenack

March 29, 2006

Karl,

You have my deepest sympathy with your loss of Dawn. I know this was a long hard battle for you both for a long time. I will try to attend the wake this Friday. Remember, take it one day at a time.

Sincerely

Your pal Roger

Jennifer Cathey

March 29, 2006

Karl,

My deepest sympathies to and your family during this time. The love and courage you provided Dawn will always remain a fresh blessing in my mind. May you be filled with strength and peace and know that my prayers are with you all.



Sincerely,

Jen - CBOT

Jaime Garza

March 29, 2006

Karl,



My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May God give you peace and strength during this time.



Sincerely,

Jaime H. Garza

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