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Dorothy Groth Obituary

Groth, Dorothy age 81, of Leesburg, passed away on October 17, 2008. She was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Leesburg in 2000 from Arkansas. She was a retired business owner. She was active in the Garden Club and the Travel Club at Royal Highlands. She is survived by her brother, James (Jo) Buse of West Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Groth and her sisters, Myrtle Younglove and Joan Zarnosky. A Memorial Service will be at 2:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home with Dr. Alan Holden officiating. Family will receive friends prior to the service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, 226 East Burleigh Boulevard, Tavares, FL, 32778. Online condolences may be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Marietta Curtis

October 29, 2008

I'm so sorry we were never able to make it down there to see you, and I feel terrible about it.

I know you're watching over us, and you will be truly missed.

We love you Auntie Dot!!!!

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