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Dorothy Wiljer Obituary

Wiljer, Dorothy R. May 17th, age 77, beloved wife of the late Frank S. Wiljer, loving mother of daughter, Franceen (Wayne) Haney; sons, Frank (Donna) and Bill (Mary), dear grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of ten, fond sister of Elizabeth (Jake) Reiser, George and Frank Wegler, Catherine (Bud) Markl and the late Peter (Lee) Wegler, loving aunt to many. Dorothy was a member of the St. Anthony's Seniors in Frankfort. She ran the Friday afternoon cards at Timber Ridge and also was an active member of the Golden Oaks Seniors. Funeral Tuesday, May 24th, 10:15 a.m., from the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, to St. Christopher Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-687-2990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 22, 2005.

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