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Dorothea Mendheim Obituary

Mendheim, Dorothea (nee Radikowski) Age 83, of Lincolnwood, passed away May 11, 2014. Dorothea was a devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister; activist, pilot, artist, photographer, feminist, dancer, singer, actress and business woman; she will be missed by her family and friends. Her greatest legacies are her grandsons, Hunter and Jerry. Loving mother of Kim (Sal) Palandri and Michael (Robyn); adored grandmother of Hunter and Jerry; dear sister of Charlotte Radek and Eve (the late Paul) Helton; fond former wife of the late John. Private services were held. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and to celebrate Dorothea's life with her family on Saturday, May 17th, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For details and location, please call, 800-622-8358.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 14, 2014.

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MARCIA AND PETER PATANE

May 16, 2014

We will miss her so much. She was an elegant, beautiful, spiritual woman with spunk and dignity. It has been a privilege to have her in our life, she will be missed.

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