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Loretta King Obituary

King, Loretta E. (nee Wertheimer), late of Dolton, beloved wife of the late William P. King, devoted mother of Barbara (Ronald) Decker and Nancy (late Robert) Swanson, proud grandmother of William Swanson, Ronald (Beverly) Decker, Larry (Cathy) Swanson, Richard Decker, Pamela (Tom) Salutric and Kimberly Swanson and great-grandmother of six, dear sister of Paul (Donna) Wertheimer, the late Belle Kayton and Josephine Sager, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. 25 year employee of Sears, retiring in 1976 have worked as a sales clerk in women's sportswear. Member and membership chairman of A.A.R.P. in Dolton. Longtime member of Immanuel Bethel United Church of Christ and member of the Women's Guild and Girl Scout Leader. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6), Dolton/South Holland. Funeral services Monday, 10:30 a.m., at Immanuel-Bethel United Church of Christ, 14540 Lincoln Ave., Dolton, IL. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association. 708-841-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2005.

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