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Dorothy La Duca Obituary

La Duca, Dorothy D. (nee Stice) 95, January 28, 2018, longtime resident of the southwest side of Chicago, of Clearing neighborhood, beloved wife of the late Joseph La Duca; devoted mother of Roberta (Alan) Reagan, Joseph William (Diana) La Duca, Lawrence (Janet) La Duca, and Patricia (Ted) Leland; loving grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 18 and great great grandmother of 2. Preceded in death by her parents, Will and Gracie May Barnett Stice, one sister, Pauline Pettigrew, and three brothers, Kenneth Stice, LaVoid Stice, and Autry Upton. Veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, and a recipient of the World War II Victory Ribbon and American Campaign Ribbon. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors, Mt. Auburn Memorial Park, Stickney. Please visit DOROTHY LA DUCA BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773-581-9000.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2018.

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Kelly Garr Pfeifer

February 27, 2018

Oh I am so very sorry to hear of your families loss, I just came accross this. She truly was an awesome woman! Tex. Always a great time at her house and she made us feel like part of the family. She will be greatly missed.

February 5, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

R

February 3, 2018

I am deeply sorry for this loss to family and friends. Our Heavenly Father is the God of Comfort; may you draw strength and hope from his words recorded in the scriptures:

February 1, 2018

Please accept our condolences on the passing of a dear woman. We last met her at Scott's wedding such a beautiful and strong woman.
The Zwolinski & Davisson family

January 31, 2018

Sorry to learn about the passing of Ms. Dorothy. May GOD heal your broken hearts. Ps. 147:3.
CP,La.

January 31, 2018

Condolences to the family of Mrs. La Duca. I'm so sorry for your loss.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

JACKIE AND JAMES QUINN

January 31, 2018

We send our condolences to the La Duca Family. Remembering you from Campbell Soup Company. Memories of you working in the can plant.I remember your daughter BOBBY.I trained her in SQC.there.Thanks for being my Friend. God Bless Your Family. Jackie Giovanazzi Quinn.and Jim Quinn

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