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Dorothy Higgins Obituary

Higgins, Dorothy M. (nee Fousek), age 70, of Broadview, beloved wife of Gerald J. Higgins, fond mother of Cindy (Ralph) Bucci, Al (Carol) Higgins and Melissa (Scott) Schomer, dear grandmother of Tony Higgins, Erica Higgins, Kevin Bucci, Amanda Bucci and Matthew Higgins, sister of Audrey (James) Soucek and Richard (Ramona) Fousek, sister-in-law of William (Lori) Higgins and Dorothy Miller, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, April 1, 2003, 3 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., to Mater Christi Church, North Riverside. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Christ the King Mausoleum, Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Information: 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2003.

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Joan Curtin

April 1, 2003

Jerry, may the memories you and your family cherish of Dorothy fill your hearts with peace and give you the strength and courage to sustain you until you are united once again.



Joan, Judy and Diane, daughters of the late Stella Baum. God Bless.

Gloria-Benes Cisco

April 1, 2003

Warm thoughts and memories of my cousin Dorothy. She will now be with many wonderful people up in heaven. May she rest in peace.

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