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Dorothy Witte Obituary

Witte, Dorothy G. (nee Damm), age 79, of Country Club Hills, Ill., born into this life on December 24, 1923 and born into eternity on May 26, 2003, preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Susan Damm, brother, John Damm, sister, Serena Arnold on May 22, 2003, and long-time companion, William Deffenbaugh. Dorothy is survived by her brother, Henry Damm of Las Vegas, NV, sisters, Trudy Bryles of Orland Park, Il. and Helen (Ray) Palanca of Vero Beach, Fl., three beloved children, daughters, Kim Humbarger of Houston, Tx., Debra (Paul) Nowicki of Lansing, Il. and son, Randy (Linda) Witte of Manitou Springs, Co., five cherished grandchildren, Robb (Jenny) Davis, Jeff Davis, Jill (Mike) Pugh, Shannon Humbarger, Lauren and Nick Witte, Jason and Jorie Nowicki, three precious great- grandchildren, Caden and Cameron Pugh and Mabrey Davis and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from St. James Hospital as a nurse's aide. She was a long time member of the United Christian Church in Country Club Hills, Ill. She loved music and reading and was a caring and compassionate care-giver. Burial services are private. Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 708-474-0024. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2003.

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Judy Terkovitz

January 13, 2004

dear debbie,

we pray for you and your family everyday. we miss her, but it somewhat helped when mark passed to know she was already there to meet him. im so sorry that i have not been here for you but i know in your heart you understand why. love to all,judy

Judy Terkovitz

June 10, 2003

To my dearest Aunt,

It has been so hard to loose you suddenly. We have had so many great times together.We have been through so very much. But now you are gone and all I have are those memories of the wonderful times.So as time goes by we will heal, but you will never be forgotten.We will always love you forever and always remember.

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