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Dorothy Richmond Obituary

Richmond, Dorothy L. 88, of Berwyn, passed away February 18, 2008. Former wife of the late Edward Richmond; loving mother of Mary Lou (the late Robert) Dietz, Virginia (Peter) Garcia and the late Rusty Richmond; dear sister of the late Helen Bocian and Milo Simmons; fond aunt, great-aunt, and great great-aunt of many. WWII Veteran and one of the 1st 1,000 women in the US Navy. Visitation Friday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park. Lying in state Saturday, 10 am until beginning of 12 Noon funeral service at Warren Park Presbyterian Church, 6130 W. 21st St., Cicero, where she was a longtime member. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Info: 708-442-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2008.

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