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Dorothy Greenfield Obituary

Greenfield, Dorothy (nee Palmer), 83, of Calumet City, IL, died Thursday, April 20, 2006. Beloved wife of Ezra "Skeets" Greenfield, loving mother of Albert "Bud" (Josphine) Greenfield and Ilene Greenfield, cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Madonna) DeJarlais, Julie Zook, Elizabeth, Laura and Mary Greenfield, great-grandmother of Kevin Vinciguerra, fond sister of Elizabeth (David) Marine, caring sister-in-law of Paul Greenfield, numerous nieces and nephews, preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Palmer. A graveside service will be held Monday, April 24, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hospice of the Calumet Area would be apreciated. Burns-Kish Funeral Home, Munster, IN in charge of arrangements : 219-836-5000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 23, 2006.

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Charmaine Loverdi

April 24, 2006

Dearest Ilene,

Just found out today of your loss. I didn't return your call because Jim wrote the wrong number. I will pray for you & your family to find peace at this time. Love Ya.

Lois Greenfield

April 23, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Haven't seen you for so long. But, think of you often. My best to you and your family.



Lois (Marshall)Greenfield

Pam & Rick Hollis

April 23, 2006

Our Love and Prayers go out to you all at this sad time. May peace from fond memories be with you.

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