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Dorothy Pickel Obituary

Pickel, Dorothy (nee Allen), beloved mother of Judy (Andy) Anczer, Donald Pickel and Kelly (David) Silva, loving grandmother of Amber, Mindy, Corrie, Jonathan, Melanie, Lauren, and Elise, dear great grandmother of Joshua, devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service, 1 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500W). Interment Oak Hills Cemetery. Funeral Info., 708-636-2320. Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 27 to May 28, 2002.

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Ty Sucher

May 29, 2002

I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences for the passing of your Mother.



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Mike Penny & Al Siroin

May 27, 2002

Don & Family, Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.

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