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Dorothy Nawojski Obituary

Nawojski, Dorothy A. (nee Kopca) Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Stanley A.; loving mother of Robert A. (Susan) Nawojski, Donna A. Denney, Susan A. Nawojski-Toler, and the late Carole A. Wright; cherished grandmother of Nancy Crecelius, Brian Nawojski, Thomas A. and Christopher A. Denney, Michael Nawojski-Toler, Kirk, Kerry, Kris and Kara Wright; fond sister of the late Irene Comstock; dearest cousin of Elsie Zaremba. Funeral Saturday, 8:45 a.m. from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Bede the Venerable Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of Catholic Slovak Sokol, Wreath 9 and Chicago Teacher's Union. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2014.

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Donna Denney

April 17, 2014

Sisters Irene, 91 and Dorothy 94, may they both rest in peace.

Donna Denney

April 17, 2014

Kevin McLaughlin

March 21, 2014

I always looked forward to our "over the fence" visits. Thank you for being a wonderful neighbor and family friend for 49 years. We will miss you and your wonderful summertime tomatoes.

Kevin McLaughlin

Ellen Denney

March 21, 2014

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Donna Denney

March 21, 2014

Mom, you were a tough amazing woman ahead of your time. You were the hub of this family...big shoes to fill.
Your Loving Daughter,
Donna

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Mar

21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Mar

22

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

Mar

22

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Bede the Venerable Church

IL

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G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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