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1929

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2018

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10701 S. Harlem Avenue

Worth, Illinois

Doris Dakuras Obituary

Dakuras, Doris C. (nee Lange) Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Peter J. Dakuras; loving mother of Peter M. (Michelle) Dakuras and Nancy (David) Gass; cherished grandmother of Brian and Sara Dakuras and Michael Gass (Lexi Taylor). Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, fond aunt and friend of many. Special neighbor of Ronald Williams. Doris enjoyed crocheting baby blankets, cooking and feeding others. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Saturday, May 5, 2018 Chapel Service 10:00 a.m. at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. Interment Bethania Cemetery, Justice, IL. Service information 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2018.

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May 4, 2018

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Bill and Eileen McManus

May 3, 2018

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May all of the beautiful memories that you all shared with your loved one, bring you all some comfort when sadness sets in.

B. H.

May 3, 2018

Dear Dakuras Family and friends:
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one Doris. May you find comfort in knowing that God keeps those who pass away in His memory - because they are precious in His eyes.

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

May

5

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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