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Kathleen Sharp Obituary

Sharp, Kathleen J. (nee Doogan), age 63, suddenly. Beloved wife of 38 years to Victor L. Sharp, Jr., devoted mother of Lisa (John) Avant, Laurie (Jason) Kor and Victor L. Sharp III, proud grandmother of Sarah and Adam, loving daughter of Alice and the late Mayor Melvin H. Doogan, adoring sister of Melvin (Roxanne) Doogan, Carol Englebrecht, Sallie (Robert) Shepard and Joan (David) Heinemann, loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park. Family and friends to gather Wednesday, September 10th at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 815 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL, 10:00 a.m. Service. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers. donations to the Kathleen Doogan Sharp Endowment Fund at Dakota Wesleyan University, 1200 W. University Avenue, Mitchell, South Dakota 57301, would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2008.

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Jamie Canvin

September 12, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I knew Laurie when we were younger from Christ Lutheran Church. Your family will be in my prayers

Beth Creighton

September 10, 2008

Vic -
Please know that even though Keith and I couldn't be with you today, we are thinking of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you in the days and weeks to come.
Keith and Beth Creighton
Decatur, Illinois

Mike and Linda Chiappetti

September 9, 2008

Vic and family, our seepest sympathy for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

The Wallenburg Family

September 9, 2008

Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all of you! Kathy had a heart of gold, and anyone who knew her was blessed. May you each find comfort and peace in the love that lives on in your hearts forever, and may you always smile at the best of your memories. God bless all of you!

Todd Breitnefield

September 9, 2008

Vic, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph, Todd, Paul and Lori
American Igloo Builders, Inc.

Marilyn Ashum/Sinclair

September 9, 2008

You were my best best friend throughout grade school and beyond. Our lives took us in different directions but I always thought of you especially around our birthdays. I remember teasing you because you were 11 days older than me. Rest in peace, my sweet dear friend

John Avant

September 8, 2008

Thank you for welcoming me in your family with open arms , I will always love you !

Laurie Kor

September 8, 2008

Mom, words cannot begin to express how much you meant to me. I don't think I can even verbalize it. I love you so much, and will miss you forever. Thanks for leaving such a legacy...you are a part of me! I love you so!

Lisa Avant

September 8, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lisa Avant

September 8, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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