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John Dober Obituary

Dober, John R. age 87, at peace with Christ October 28, 2004, Vet. of WWII, former owner of Majesty Cleaners & Paragon Cleaners. Beloved husband of Estelle (nee Osowski), loving father of Terrence (Marion) and Roger (Sofia), fond grandfather of Kimberley (Tim) Dunlevy, Jacqueline, Danielle Dober, great-grandfather of Mallory and Brooke Dunlevy, dear brother of Anna (the late Charlie) Fritzler, Mary (the late Ted) Gron, Eddy (Frances), Stella (Bernie) Dikselis, the late Frank (the late Adeline), Chester (Evelyn) and Alex, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels (Lawrence Friel-Funeral Director), 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Our Lady Mother of the Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Past Grand Knight of LaFayette Council 361 K.O.C. Member of the American Legion Norwood Post #740. Former Usher, Past President of the Holy Name Society and Past President of the Friendship Club at Our Lady Mother of the Church. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-456-3410 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries

Eugene Gabanski

October 31, 2004

Roger and Family,

May it be a comfort that your dad lived a long healthy life and that you have a lifetime of memories to treasure.

We are thinking of you,



Eugene & Andrea Gabanski

Tracy Hauppa-Kenyeri

October 31, 2004

Condolences to the family of John Dober. I am Ed Dober's neice.

James Chevas

October 30, 2004

Condolences from Jim Chevas, friend from Austin High School and WCJC.

Paul Levine

October 30, 2004

I am an "old" classmate and teamate of Roger from Austin HS..I recognized the name (Dober). I want to extend my sympathies to the Dober family . I am sure John was a fine man who served his country in WWII and was a good father as well as friend to many...

Sincerest Condolences,

Paul Levine

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

October 30, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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