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Dolores Kratovil Obituary

Kratovil, Dolores J. (nee Collett) Age 75, longtime Oak Forest resident formerly of Riverdale. Retired after 25 years as an Executive Secretary for Waste Management Co. Graduate of Thornton High School. Wife for 56 years of Edwin R. Kratovil. Mother of Pamela Nelin and Jerry Kratovil. Grandmother of Christina Nelin, Nicole (Jon) Paxton, Stephanie and Michelle Nelin, Jeremy and Whitney Kratovil. Great-grandmother of Alexis Nowicki. Sister of the late Betty (John) Hoefer. Beloved sister-in-law, aunt, and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks E. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Tuesday, September 3rd from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 AM to St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, Matteson. Mass 10:00 Am. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. 708 481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 1, 2013.

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Hilary Nowak

September 5, 2013

Ed, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I am sorry that I was unable to attend the wake or funeral. From an old buddy at Jewel --

Diane Anderson

September 4, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Dolores passing, my prayers are with all of you especially Ed, Jerry and Pam. Through the years I always remember her smile and sweet disposition and visiting in Oak Forest with Greg and Maddie. Take care!

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