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Doris Mae Harsma

1930 - 2020

BORN

1930

DIED

2020

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Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue

Dolton, Illinois

Doris Harsma Obituary

Harsma, Doris Mae (nee Wendhardt) Age 89, late of South Holland. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Harsma; devoted mother of Susan (Stephen Tibbs), Gayle (Richard Mullin), Gregg (Sherri), and the late Kenneth Harsma; proud grandmother of Kenny, Amy, and Nicholas Harsma; loving sister of the late Marian (late John) Harsma and Florence (late Thomas) White; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Private Inurnment Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service). (708) 841-2300 or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2020.

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Jan Balcerak

May 27, 2020

Heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Doris was in my life for over fifty years. She was such a wonderful, kind and thoughtful friend. She will be deeply missed.

Sherri harsma

May 24, 2020

Doris was a great mother in law and great grammie to my children. She really did her best to live her best life even through the pain in her back and the COPD. We were really hoping being at home with us she would perk up and she just didnt. I will cherish those weeks I had with her. We will miss her so much. Sherri, Gregg, Kenny, Amy and Nick❤❤❤

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

May 24, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Dan & Carolyn Wojciechowski

May 22, 2020

We are sorry to hear of Doris' passing. She will be missed as we met her from a mutual friend, who worked with her, Jim Ostarello. She was part of our Church's Senior Group attending lunches and of course, breakfast after Sunday Mass.

Susan Snyder

May 21, 2020

To my best friend in the world, know how much you will be missed. I shall now have to carry on without you, but will always think you are by my side. Love you forever! Sue

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