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Dorothy Balkin Obituary

Balkin, Dorothy Stein died on June 18, 2002, in Monroeville, PA, beloved wife of 61 years of Stuart Balkin, adored mother of Kenneth (Nancy) Balkin and Carol (Kenneth) Hirsch, proud grandmother of Dr. Karen Hirsch, David (Nicole) Hirsch, Rebecca Balkin and Craig Balkin, devoted aunt of Dr. Bruce (Sharon) Goch. Mrs. Balkin was a long time resident of Highland Park, IL. Memorial services will be held Friday, 3:30 p.m., at the Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism, 1221 County Line Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism. Arrangements by: Burton L. Hirsch Funeral Home, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 1-800- 367-1152. Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2002.

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Janet Masonberg

July 7, 2002

Carol & Kenny

So sorry to hear about your mother. I have many fond memories of her from my childhood. She was like a second mom to me when we were very young, and as I was older, she helped me find that special outfit at Hilborns. I will always remember Ditty.

Fondly, Janet Feis Masonberg

Bernard Gerod

June 21, 2002

Ken: My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Coming at a time of great joy it is hard but possible to celebrate two events with such opposite meannings. Berne G.

Dick Mole

June 20, 2002

Ken,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.



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