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Harriet Dorken Obituary

Dorken, Harriet B. (nee Kurzawa) Age 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Beloved wife and high school sweetheart of the Late Ronald G. Loving mother of Ronald Jr. (Cyndy), Debra (Michael) Gibbons, Diana (Frank) Barracca, Deirdre (Edward) Maggio and the Late Rodney. Cherished grandmother of Alyson, Zachary and Risa Dorken; Sarah (Michael) Maloney, Late Michael Jr. and Late Justin Gibbons; Nicole, Lauren (Brian) Kelly, Ashley and Rachel Barracca; and Kyle Maggio. Proud "great-gum" of Madison Ann and Kaile Maeve Maloney. Devoted daughter of the Late Frank Kurzawa Sr. and the Late Bernice nee Niziolek, and daughter-in-law of the Late Leonard and Late Sophie Dorken. Dearest sister of Late Raymond (Late Rose) Kurzawa, Late Patricia Kurzawa, Sigmund Kurzawa, Gene (Carol) Kurie, Rose (Albert) Heiden, Casimir (Bernadine) Kurzawa, Bernadette (Paul) Taviani, Dorothy (Jerome) Malinowski, Alice (Gerald) Michalski, and Frank Jr. (Linda) Kurzawa and sister-in-law of Donna Larkin. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of the Altar & Rosary Society. Harriet was a dear friend to many. Retired employee of Sears. Funeral Saturday 9:45 AM from WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 South Pulaski to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for 10:30 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Little Co. of Mary Hospice Program (708­229-4663) or St. Jude (800-805-5856 or www.stjude.org). For funeral information: 773-767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 22, 2012.

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James & Nancy Wheeler

May 1, 2012

To the family of Harriet Dorken...Found the obituary the other day on line and felt bad not attending the wake. Your mom and dad attended many of our July 4th bar-b-cues and your dad was the best man at our wedding in 1974. We enjoyed their company very much and your moms' constant smile, that lit up a room all the time. May she rest in peace and God bless you all.

(Jim worked at Nabisco with your dad)

Scott, Marge & Cailey Whalen

March 23, 2012

Dear Diane & Family, May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

john healy

March 23, 2012

our deepest sympathy on the loos of you mom,Harriet .Our thoughts and prayers are with your family .I know your parents are united together again.God Bless All of you ,,,from the Healy Family [st.john the Baptist ]

Arty & Patty Whalen

March 23, 2012

Diane & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, our Love and Prayers are with you all.

March 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy. Harriet left a wonderful legacy...her loving family.
St. Joe's Class of '53
Josephine Klimas
Naperville, IL

Laurie and Bruce Cameron

March 22, 2012

Dear Cousins:

Your Mom and Dad were such a blessing in our lives and a very important part of all of our special occasions. I cant think of two more loving, and loved folks. Your Mom always had a ready smile and a welcoming hug for us and that love was always shared.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will see you saturday as Bruce is traveling out of the country on business and will be home late tomorrow night.
There is no doubt in my mind that your Mom and Dad's reunion in heaven was joyous and they are dancing now. They will be our special guardian angels as I know they will be watching all of us and waiting with open arms when our turn comes.
Our love to you!
Laurie and Bruce Cameron ( Nee Wanat.. Larry and Elsie Wanat's daughter and son-in-law) xx00

Val and Al Flammini

March 22, 2012

Auntie Harriet you will always be in our hearts forever and ever. I hope your dancing up in heaven with Uncle Ron. You will truly be missed. With love, Val and Al Flammini

donna keane

March 22, 2012

Dear Diana and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

God Bless,
Donna,Ray,Renee, Ray, and Victor Keane

Marilyn Kasper

March 22, 2012

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Dorken family. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Many memories of the Dorken family are a precious part of growing up on 51st Street. Know she is at peace with your dad!
Jerry and Marilyn Kasper

Kurt and Maria Johnson

March 22, 2012

Our dear Sweet Auntie Harriet. One of our biggest comforts is knowing Uncle Ron was waiting for you anxiously, and the vision of you running into his arms through the Pearly Gates brings a heartwarming smile (and tender tear). You meant so much to all of us, and you will be sorely missed but we were ever so blessed to have you in our lives.

Cousins, take care of eachother, and know your Mom and Dad will always be looking out for you. I have a feeling, knowing who they are, they will be looking out for all us. Much love, Kurt and Maria (and all the Taviani's).

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