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Dorothy O'Callaghan Obituary

O'Callaghan, Dorothy Ann 69; beloved wife of Thomas, retired CPD; loving mother of Regina Alicea, Juith (the late Steven) Armatys, Daryl (Judith) Howell, Thomas Jr., the late Steven; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of Ronald Plummer; fond aunt of many. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. For info: 773-777-3944 or gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2007.

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Cary Plummer

September 19, 2019

My Aunt Dorothy was something else. She was my Dads only Sister. His big Sister. I always thought she was so wise. Aunt Dorothy was good to me,,I was her baby brothers son. She was and is a very important part of the greatest memories of my life.

Jim & Mary Kay Ellman

December 1, 2007

Dear Tom, We were so sorryto hear of the loss of your wife Dorothy. We cannot make the funeral because we are in Florida but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Take care.

Love, Jim and Mary Kay Ellman

Peter Soto

December 1, 2007

Daryl.I just found out about your loss.my heart go's out to you and your family.I will be praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow.take care Daryl and may god's love and peace be with you and your family.Pete Soto

John & Kay Collins

November 30, 2007

Tom: very sorry to hear of your wife's passing.Sincere condolences to you and your family.

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