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Dorothy Sokolowski Obituary

Sokolowski, Dorothy D. (nee Zalewski), 78, of Palatine, born August 13, 1928 in Chicago, passed away March 5, 2007, in Elk Grove Village. Beloved wife of the late Daniel, mother of Daniel (Nancy) Sokolowski, Darlene (Bill) Shappee, David (Lorraine) Sokolowski, Donna Sokolowski, Dennis W. (Karen) Sokolowski and Debra (Bob) Wolchuk, grandmother of Matthew, Mark, Natalie, Daniela, Willie, Walter, Jessica, Julie, Lauren, Charlie, Kristin, Luke, Warren, Nathan and Kane, great-grandmother of two, sister of four brothers and three sisters, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Services 9 a.m., Wednesday. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated to Pure Autism Now. 847-358-7411.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 6, 2007.

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Annette Sanderson

April 22, 2007

I'm so sorry about the loss, I did so care about Aunt Dorthy, she will always be in my prayers!
Love
Annette Sanderson and Family
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TERRI SCHEID

April 4, 2007

DEAR SOKOLOWSKI FAMILY,

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY.
I KNEW AUNT DOROTHY WHEN I WAS A CHILD AND WE SHARED MANY SMILES.
GOD BLESS.

Karen Snyder

March 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeff Facer

March 6, 2007

Dear Dennis, My condolences to you and your family.
Jeff Facer

robert zalewski

March 6, 2007

I loved Aunt Dorothy not only as an Aunt but, also as a friend. I thank God for her being there for me when I was younger. I will always keep Auntie Dorothy in my prayers and I would like to express my condolences to her family members.
With Love, Robert Zalewski

Mary Alice Mittelheuser

March 6, 2007

Dear Donna,
Darrell and I are so very sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary Alice and Darrell Mittelheuser

Joanna Burgess

March 6, 2007

Dorothy my wonderful friend who has lived a very full life and has touched so many in different ways. You had lived your life in Truth, Love and Compassion, therefore you are one with God. May God Bless you and may you rest in peace with your beloved husband Pop Sokolowski with the blessing and grace of our Mother the Blessed Virgan Mary. Our Deepest sympathy to your family, with much love the Burgess's.

Joe and Yvonne LaCoco

March 6, 2007

Dear Dennis and Karen,

We are very sorry to hear about your mother. Please accept our deepest sympathy for you and your family in your bereavement.

Sincerely,

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