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Dorothy Elizabeth Buck

Dorothy Buck Obituary

Buck, Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Ruback), passed away October 24, 2003, her love and joy were lavished on her husband, Philip, son, Guy Allen, daughter, Lynn Ann (Woody) Osuchowski, grandchildren, Kevin and Megean Osuchowski. Dorothy's sparkle and generosity was distributed among her brothers and sister, John, Eddie and Norb Karst and Shirley "Joy" Blanchfield, her sisters-in-law, Marion Karst, Catherine Kristoffersen and Paula Lange and brother-in-law, Joe Blanchfield. She shared her creativity and patience with her beloved Tuesday Art Group Ladies as well as her neighbors and friends. Please contact family regarding the Memorial Brunch. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in her memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 2, 2003.

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Judy VanDerhaeghen

November 3, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I only knew Dorothy through the kinds words my mother (Lois Deters, Tuesday Art Group)always spoke of her. She will be missed.

LOIS DETERS

November 2, 2003

MY THOUGHTS ARE TO ALL THE FAMILY.DOROTHY WAS A DEAR FRIEND I WILL

NEVER FORGET...HER TUESDAY ART GROUP WAS APART OF MY LIFE FOR SO MANY YEARS,HER WELCOME SMILE EACH WEEK WAS A TREASURE I WILL ALWAYS CARRY WITH ME.

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