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Dolores LaFrancis Obituary

LaFrancis, Dolores E. (nee Weis) Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Robert W.; loving mother of Tom, Bob and Jimmy; dearest sister of the late Larry (the late Kay) Weis and Dorothy (the late Joseph) Svec; also many nieces and nephews. Longtime member of the Queens Guild & Tarkington Park Seniors. Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at Queen of the Universe Church, 7114 S. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL 60629. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. For more info, contact Richard Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 13, 2019.

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September 19, 2019

My sincere condolences to Dolores's family. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family during this most difficult time.

Kathleen Mcclelland

September 14, 2019

Bob, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Margie and kathleen mcclelland

Heather & Allen Stenwall

September 14, 2019

Jimmy and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers. Love you buddy!

Regina, Betty Jo, & Randy Vick

September 14, 2019

Tom, Rob, and Jim: Wishing you warm memories in this sad time.

Joe Salgado

September 14, 2019

Jimmy, there are no words to tell you how sorry we are to here about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Joe Lori Salgado

Wally Poet

September 13, 2019

Jimmy, I want to send my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. I know how dedicated you've been to your parents. May you be comforted by your memories.
Wally Poet

tammie johansen

September 13, 2019

the many memories of Delores will guide you in your loss...
Jimmy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...

Gerry Henaghan

September 13, 2019

Jimmy & family, sending my sympathy & love during this sad time.

Bee Gelisan

September 12, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Memorial Events
for Dolores LaFrancis

Sep

14

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Queen of the Universe Church

7114 S. Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL

Sep

14

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of the Universe Church

7114 S. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL

Funeral services provided by:

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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