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Dolores Perkins Obituary

Perkins, Dolores (nee Martin), of Oak Forest, formerly of Roseland, beloved wife of the late Robert, dear friend of the late Basil Ward, devoted mother of Donald (Sherron), Dale (Chris), Gene Perkins and Judy Wright, fond grandmother of Debbie, Robert, Diane, Jim, Donna, Kevin, Scott, Mark, Jill, Gayle, Cindy and Mary, great-grandmother of 21 and great-great-grandmother of one, fond sister of the late John (the late Lillian) Martin, Ethel (the late Doug) Little, Marcella (the late Tom) Brennan and Virginia (the late Jack) Marcum. Member of the Senior Commission of Oak Forest, "Tinley Tips" and "Swingin Sugar Squares" square dancing groups, St. Michael's "Wow" Group, Illinois Bell Pioneer Group, and a retired teacher of Stoney Creek School, District 126 in Alsip. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. Chapel prayers at McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, to St. Damian Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Info: 708-687-2990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2004.

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Mayor Patrick Gordon

August 16, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of Dolores' passing. I was out of town over the weekend & didn't find out until after the funeral or I'd have been there. She was truly one of the BEST. She brought much love, life & joy to the Oak Forest Senior Commission, and I'll greatly miss her gentle smile and the hug I'd get every time I'd see her. Please accept my deepest sympathy. She was a great lady & truly special.

Phyllis &Nick Garofalo

August 15, 2004

All of us At the Posen Exercise Class will miss Dolores. She was part of our little "family" for many years and we treasure all the time we were privileged to be a part of her very busy life.

Jim and Anne Cunningham

August 15, 2004

We will miss you in our square. You were our "angel" in square dancing and we always enjoyed dancing with you. You are in our prayers. Anne & Jim Cunningham

Tinley Tips & Swinging Sugar Squares

Marvin F. Labahn, Sr.

August 14, 2004

To the family of Dolores Perkins:



Sincerest condolences upon the passing of Dolores Perkins. We remember her well from attending the Oak Lawn Park District Thurday Senior Squares Dances, along with By Ward for several years. She and By Ward enjoyed this recreational activity to the fullest.



Marvin F. Labahn, Sr. Square Damce Caller.

Millie Rochkes, Secy.

Mary Lu and Ted Sweeney

August 14, 2004

Cindy and Judy, Our hearts are with you. Your lovely Nana/Mother will be sorely missed. I had the pleasure of teaching with her for years at Stony Creek. She always had a smile on her good Irish face. Cindy , she was so very proud of you and you were so good and loving to her. May The Lord hold her in the palm of HIs hands until we meet her again.

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