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Dorothy Menconi Obituary

Menconi, Dorothy Pauline (nee Lombardi), age 93, of Naperville, formerly of Lansing, IL, South Holland, IL and South Chicago, passed away on August 31, 2012. Born on January 7, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Vincenzo and Fortunata Lombardi. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin; loving mother of Marilyn (Ken) Kangas, Karen (David) and Gary (Patricia) Menconi; cherished Nonna of Jennifer (Andrew) Rechenmacher, Benjamin and Joseph; adored Big Nonna of Jacob, Tyler, Morgann, Killian, Andrew, Declan, Anthony, Aiden and Gabriella; dear sister of Edward, Leslie, and Romano Lombardi and aunt to many. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 am from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave. (1/4 mile south of Ogden Ave./ Rt. 34) Lisle to St. Elizabeth Seaton Church, Naperville. Mass 10 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Info 630-964-9392 or visit www.blake-lambfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 2, 2012.

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Robert & Carol Marshall

September 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

September 3, 2012

We have such fond memories of spending time with your family, Gary, Karen and Marilyn. Our condolences are with you. We know your mom will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched.
Our love, Jim and Marci

Antoinette Lombardi

September 3, 2012

Dorthy gave, Romano & I some of the happiest times, at her Holiday family dinner parties, we ate for hours, one course after another.They were the best Holidays & food, ever. Sharing, laughing & love throughout the day. She would also watch our children, she was like a sister to me.

September 2, 2012

Menconi Family, May Dorothy R.I.P. A wonderful neighbor in my Lansing condo building. Sincerely, Mrs. Hope Garcia,& Camille Borozan

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