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Elizabeth "Dolly" Alaniz

1934 - 2023

BORN

1934

DIED

2023

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Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Elizabeth Alaniz Obituary

Alaniz, Elizabeth "Dolly" (nee Meta)

Elizabeth "Dolly" Alaniz (nee Meta) of Chicago passed away February 13, 2023 peacefully in the presence of her family shortly after celebrating her 89th birthday. Beloved wife for 54 years of the late Samuel Alaniz. Loving mother of Rosanne Duewerth. Dearest grandmother of Samantha Bingham (Chad Mello), Michael Bingham, and Kristin Duewerth (Mario Arevalo). Cherished great-grandmother of Rowan Mello. Fond sister of Louis Meta, Virginia Gutierrez, Patricia Gazda, and Bernadette "Bernie" Smith. Dear sister-in-law of Robert Alaniz, Arthur Alaniz, Angie Rubio, and Anna Marie Rubio.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 19th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Casey & Rios Funeral Home, 4540 West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639. Funeral prayers will begin on Monday, February 20th, 9:15 A.M. from Casey & Rios Funeral Home proceeding to St. Viator Church, 4170 W. Addison St., Chicago for Mass of Catholic Burial at 10:00 A.M. Interment St. Adalbert.

Memorial contributions to Shriner's Hospital in Dolly's honor are most appreciated at www.lovetotherescue.org. For funeral information please call 773-777-6300 or visit www.caseyandriosfh.com where online condolences and memories can also be shared.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 19, 2023.

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Feb

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Feb

20

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Feb

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Viator Church

4170 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL

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Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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