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Dorothy Petty Obituary

Petty, Dorothy resting in Him, May 23, 2007, beloved wife of Warren for 66 years, loving mother of Donna Lederer and dearest grandmother of Catherine "Katie" O'Connor, dear sister of Evelyn Johnstone, Eugene Newberg, Mildred Arndt and the late Manfred, fond aunt of many nieces, nephews and dear cousin to many. Former Organist in the Chicagoland area for over 70 years. An Officer in the Chicago Club of Women's Organist (now disbanded). A member of the Chicago and Northshore Chapter of American Guild of Organists. Visitation Tuesday, May 29th, from 3 to 9 p.m., at the Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Hwy., (1 blk. North of Devon), Chicago, IL, 60631. Private interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Info: 773-774-3333

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 27, 2007.

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Jo-Ann Lakemacher

May 31, 2007

Dear Warren & Donna -

We appreciate Dorothy's years as organist @ Jeff Park! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Herb & Jo-Ann Lakemacher

Angela Padula

May 28, 2007

Dorothy was a dear member of our church in Glenview where she delighted us all with her beautiful music and warm spirit. She will be missed by all who knew her.

irwin simkin

May 28, 2007

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.
IRWIN SIMKIN

Blake Epperson

May 27, 2007

To the family of Dorothy Petty.

Dorothy was a very talented special lady. I appreciated her playing the organ at Jefferson Park Evangelical Free Church. She will be very much missed. May God comfort you all during this time.

In Christ.

Harold & Nan Lederer

May 27, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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