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Dorothy Wentink Obituary

Wentink, Dorothy S. of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Raymond, dear mother of Fr. William, Kenneth (Gail) and Ethel, devoted grandmother of Tim (Kristen), Cathy and Jackie, fond sister of the late Ethel Biggam, and William and Lawrence Sandeen. Funeral from Simkins Funeral Home, 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove, Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to St. Martha Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m. Memorials to St. Martha Small Church Renovation Fund, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove, IL, 60053, appreciated. 847-965-2500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2005.

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Kathy Steelman

November 18, 2005

Dear Ethel and Fr. Bill,



You have our deepest sympathy. We were so sad to hear about your mom. We just recently saw her at our mom's wake (Joan White). This has been a very difficult time for everyone this year.



You are all in our prayers.



Kathy Steelman, Judy Buldak, and Keith White

Fr.Hal Stanger, ISP Chaplain

November 17, 2005

Bill, Ethel and Ken,

My Prayers are with all of you. I have many memories of your Mom from my time at St. Martha's. May a good and gracious God fill you with hope and peace. God Bless

Rabbi Moshe Wolf, Police Chaplain

November 16, 2005

Dear Fr. Wentink,

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and your family, on the passing of your beloved mother Mrs. Dorothy Wentink. May God comfort you and give you strength in this most difficult hour of sorrow. You are in the hearts and prayers of the many to whom you have counseled, ministered ,and been there for them in their time of need.We are here for you.

Janice O'Connor

November 16, 2005

Your mother is in the hearts and prayers of the O'Connor Family ... Geri, Kathy, Michael, Tim and Terry ... who have fond memories of many 4th of July's shared with your family!

Sandy Brogmus

November 16, 2005

Dear Ethel & Family,



My deepest sympathy to you. Your mother was a secial lady. I'm sorry I couldn't be there with you, but you are in my prayers.

Ellen Weissman

November 16, 2005

Dear Ethel: My deepest condolences to you and your family. I know how much your mother meant to you and she will be missed by all who had the great pleasure of knowing her.

Rigo & Wanda Montes

November 16, 2005

Our condolences on the loss of your mother. May God give you the strength to get you through this difficult time.

Judy & George Thomas

November 16, 2005

To the Wentink Family,



A gentle, quiet woman has finished her work on earth. She is now in God's care and always in our prayers.



Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear mother.



With love,

Carmen Mercado

November 16, 2005

Dear Ethel & Family, I really don't know what to say. Dorothy was such a warm wonderful caring person. We will miss her dearly.

Benjamin & Carmen Mercado & Family

Kim Castro

November 16, 2005

Fr. Wentink, may I offer my deepest condolences on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

patti deGrasse

November 15, 2005

Dear Ms. Wentink, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.I remember her sitting at your desk on parent teacher night at St. Emily's. She said she always looked forward to helping you set up your room for the up coming year.

sincerly, the deGrasse family.Patti, John , Emogene , Nora, Elizabeth and Maria.

jim latino

November 15, 2005

Fr.Wentink,my deepest sympathy to you and your family!

Joh and Fred Nachbauer

November 15, 2005

Dorothy was always a nice neighbor. We have many memories of our children playing together. She was always there if we needed her. Even after we moved away, we still kept in touch. It was always a pleasure to talk with her. She'll be truly missed.

JoAnn Hermann

November 15, 2005

Dorothy was our neighbor for many years. She was a good friend and could be counted on when we needed anything. Her door was always open. She will be remembered with love.

Sherri Halvorsen

November 15, 2005

Our memories of Dorothy span more than 20 years. They will always be of a kind, and fun-loving woman. Our deepest sympathy to the family while our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeep and Sherri Halvorsen & Family

Iris Lytle

November 15, 2005

Ellen, Mikki, Angel & I will miss you. Summer will not be the same without seeing you and Ethel in the yard.

Simkins Funeral Home

November 15, 2005

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