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Dorothy Best Obituary

Best, Dorothy L. (nee Heigl), beloved wife of the late William J. retired engineer CFD, loving mother of Marilyn (Butch) Petschinsky, William John (Carol), Thomas (Linda), Nancy (James) Breen and the late Barbara Murphy, proud grandmother of Barbara M. and Michael (Mary) Murphy, Janice (Robert) and Laura (Daniel) Fleck, William Best Jr., Jennifer (Lance) Kenzinger, Brian, Melissa and Jessica Best and Patrick and Meghan Breen, dearest great-grandmother of 11, dear sister of Ann Zackavec, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oaklawn, to St. John Fisher Church. Mass 10 a.m . Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, masses or memorials to the American Lung Association or Make A Wish Foundation would be appreciated. To celebrate Dorothy's life visit www.mem.com or call: 708-636-1193

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2005.

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Chuck Hayes

January 13, 2005

To the Best family,



I wanted to pass along my condolences after hearing that Mrs. Best had passed away. I always enjoyed seeing you mom and dad when I would make it home for a weekend and will miss seeing them.



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Phyllis Spencer

January 12, 2005

To the the family of Dorothy, I send my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry that your mother and I never did have a chance to get out together to visit.



Love and God Bless to all,

Phyllis

Mary Lopez

January 12, 2005

I want to express my sincere condolences to the Best family on the passing of their dear mom she was my Aunt married to my Uncle who passed away recently also my thoughts s and prayers are with all of you take care

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