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Dawna Obert Obituary

Dawna Groom Obert, age 73, beloved sister of Frank M. (Roberta), Samuel J. and Robert R. (Deborah) Groom, dear aunt of nine nieces and nephews. Dawna was a Registered Nurse with the Chicago Public Schools, and was retired after 20 years of service. Memorial Service Saturday, 2 p.m. at the Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2009.

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Maureen Shelly

April 24, 2009

If there is any way I can help, either here at Sutton Place or in any other way, please don't hesitate to call. My phone is published.

Rita Olsen

March 6, 2009

Dawna was the best, our "nursey." She was always smiling, always concerned about all of us, teachers and kids. It was a pleasure to have worked with her at Hibbard School. My condolences to her family.

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