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Dorothy Ann Benak

1927 - 2021

BORN

1927

DIED

2021

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Dorothy Benak Obituary

Benak, Dorothy Ann

Dorothy Ann Benak (nee Miskiel); beloved wife of the late Joseph, a lifelong resident of Chicago, Dorothy spent most of her adult life loving, nurturing and raising her darling sons. Her sons and grandchildren were her joys and proudest accomplishments. Family was always very important to her, she stayed close to her parents John and Lottie her whole life and cared for them throughout their waning years. Along with her devoted and loving sons Jay (Christine), Jeff (Dawn) and blessed memory of her darling baby Jimmy, she leaves her most precious grandchildren, memory of the late Joey, Jason, Natalie (Nick) Royzcki, Janelle (Jeff) Breheny, Sarah Ann (Nick) Sharp, Melanie (Mike) Randle and Jeffie; and her great-grandchildren Gemma and Elsa Breheny, Gwen and Ben Royzcki, Leah Sharp and Avery Randle. A dear aunt and friend to many. Member of Daughters of Isabella - Copernicus Circle #324, St. Turibius Church - St. Ann Society and Jolly Seniors. Funeral Thursday 10am Chapel Service at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2pm to 7pm. For further information 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 21, 2021.

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Sep

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Sep

23

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Sep

23

Interment

11:30 a.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

7200 Archer Rd, Justice, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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