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Dorothy Durkin Obituary

Durkin, Dorothy M. nee Candlish, age 83, of Western Springs, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved wife of the late Hubert, loving mother of Patricia (late Wayne) Arnashus, Sheila (Ricardo) Araujo and Pamela (Daniel) Raub, cherished grandmother of David (Mary Jo) Arnashus, Michael (Denise) Arnashus, Christopher (Katerina) Araujo, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Araujo, Matthew Raub and Timothy Raub, cherished great-grandmother of Kaitlin, Kyle, Abigail, Patrick, Michael, Audrey, Grace and Jack, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday from Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home 6716 W. 16th Street, Berwyn to St. Mary of Celle Church, Mass time pending. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 11 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 1800, Chicago, IL 60603 would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Info: 708-484- 7415 or www.nosekfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 3, 2011.

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Betty Shaker

January 4, 2011

You were such a very sweet woman. You became a dear grandmother to my daughter Elizabeth, and she has many wonderful memories with you. You are resting in peace with your husband now. May you forever shine through your children & grandchildren. My sincere condolences to your family at th is difficult time from me and my children.

Sandy Lysaught

January 3, 2011

Rest in peace, Mrs. Durkin. So many good memories of time spent with your family that will never be forgotten.
Much love and sincere condolences to your family from our family

Sandy Weber Lysaught

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