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Dolores T. "Dorie" Kehn

Dolores Kehn Obituary

Kehn, Dolores T. "Dorie" (nee Kolasinski), age 74. Peacefully Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at her late residence following a courageous battle with liver disease, with her daughter by her side. She met the love of her life and married Richard W. "Dick" Kehn, September 4, 1955. Some of her greatest loves were softball, bowling, ice skating and time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Survived by three children, Michael (Cindy) Kehn, Cheryl Kehn and Karen (Michael) Lewandowski; four grandchildren, Hollie Rae and Joshua Lewandowski; and Cody and Cassidy Kehn, all of Joliet; one brother-in-law, Stanley Skorusa of Florida; and two nieces, Jane and Carol and their families. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Preceded by her husband, Richard W. "Dick" Kehn (1999); her parents, Frank and Josephine (nee Budzinski) Kolasinski; and one sister, Patricia Skorusa. Funeral Services for Dolores T. Kehn will be Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. from the funeral home chapel to Holy Family Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Fr. Gerald Riva officiating. Memorials to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family would also like to thank everyone who helped their family during this most difficult time. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In celebration of Dolores's life, the family requests that you dress casual for her visitation on Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. until time of services at 12:30 p.m., at: Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. For information: (815) 741-5500 www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2008.

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