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Dawn Marszalek Obituary

Marszalek, Dawn M. age 53, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 22, 2010 after a courageous nine-year battle against cancer. Dawn spent 25 wonderful years living and laughing in River Forest and Galewood with Sue Fay and her beloved dogs, Spencer, Bogart, Cooper and Dino. She was a meticulous and organized professional in her career work that included administrative positions with the Village of River Forest, Elmwood Park CUSD #401, River Forest Community Center and McLennan Realty of Park Ridge. An avid reader and movie-goer, Dawn loved to shop (purses, jewelry and shoes were her specialties) and travel to her favorite destinations reflecting her unique style: the beaches of Waikiki, the lands of Walt Disney World and the beautiful city of lights, Paris. She was the loving daughter of the late Sylvia and Stanley Marszalek, niece of Marion, Bob and Bill Beckmeyer and cherished her dear extended family of Pat, Cindy, Lindsay, Michael, Jill, Mary Jo, Tom, Shayne, Ashlee and Angela. A celebration of Dawn's life will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 10 A.M. until time of Service 11 A.M. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to PAWS Chicago, 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2010.

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July 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

June 28, 2010

To Dawn's family and friends,
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I worked with Dawn at Elmwood Park High School and she was such an upbeat person and a wonderful friend. (She also gave me a lot of support during our 'puppy years' when we got our first black lab.) I know she will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know her.
My condolences once again,
Laura Schulze

Kathy Gnoffo

June 25, 2010

Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. We lost touch, but I think of you often. May happy memories bring you comfort.

June 24, 2010

Dawn & I worked together many years ago and she was a friend of mine. We lost touch over time, but I would like to send my deepest sympathies to her family and friends. Shirley (Ply) Pasquale

Lori Filby

June 24, 2010

Sue - I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and all of your family in my heart and prayers.

Dennis, Dawn & Vickie Anderson

June 24, 2010

Sue,

You are in our thoughts. Dawn was a vibrant, witty, friendly person who will be missed.

June 24, 2010

With Heartfelt Sympathy to Dawn's friends and family.
Jerry and Josie Vittner

Doris Colson

June 24, 2010

Sue - I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure she is now at peace in heaven with your mom.

Fredette Perry

June 24, 2010

Although I did not know Dawn, I knew of her and how much she was loved. My sympathy to Sue, Cindy, Lindsey and all of those who mourn her passing. May she rest in peace.

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