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Lola Dockery Obituary

Dockery, Lola Marie (nee Koerting) Born 1926 in Chicago to the late Hans and Emma Koerting, passed away March 11, 2018 at 91 years in Chicago. Devoted wife of late Lawrence Dockery for 49 years; mother to Robert Dockery (late Brigitte), Donna Dockery (Roger Johnson) and stepmother to late Larry Dockery; grandmother to Susanne (Ronald) Cameron, Michael (Wen-Chi) Dockery and Emily Dockery. Preceded in death by her brother, Hans Koerting. She was a hard worker for many years at Oak Mfg. and Mercoid Corp. in Chicago. She had a great smile and laugh and always put herself in the other's shoes. She loved dancing and all types of music from Hank Williams to Madonna. Also a big fan of British dramas and police crime shows. She will be missed by her family and all who knew her. Private services have been held.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2018.

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March 27, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lola. May you find comfort in the memories you've shared and in prayers 1Thessalonians 5:17.
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March 18, 2018

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,

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