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Lorraine Cunningham Obituary

Cunningham, Lorraine M. Dybas (nee Walsh), AKA Irish Eyes, age 77, of Wheeling for 29 years, beloved wife of the late Earl Cunningham, loving mother of Bill (Patti) Dybas, Rose (Chuck) Janik, Theresa Rodriguez, Gerald (Nancy) Cunningham, Dorothy (Fred) Kline, and the late James Earl Cunningham Jr., dear grandma of 14 and "G G" of 20. She was preceded in death by 4 siblings. Funeral prayers Tuesday, 10:45 a.m., at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 blocks South of Dundee Road), Wheeling, for a 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Ligouri. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 8 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. Eulogy Service. For funeral information, 847-537-6600

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 8, 2005.

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Dawn Diesi

May 10, 2005

I do not know Lorraine Dypass-Cunningham but I do know her family.They live their lives with laughter and I am sure she did also.I am sorry for the family and hope they share many good memories.Time will not heal this wound but time will make it easier to accept.

Nancy & Jerry Cunningham

May 9, 2005

I know Mom is with the Lord today, there is no better place she can be. I know she is with Earl and Mary, Terri, Delores, Wally and jr. Mom has made her family complete once more. We sure do Love and miss her so very much. I know I am being selfish, I do wish she was still here to enjoy our lives with us. We love Mom so very much!!

Nancy & Jerry

CARLOS BARRIOS

May 9, 2005

Dorothy & Family,

With our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Carlos

Michael Nde Asongwe

May 9, 2005

This is definitely a dificult time for you & your family. The loss of a loved one especially a Mam will remain an permanent part of your memories. Let this constant reminder be a source of blessing and strenght for you and your family. Accept my sincere condolence. God bless.

Michael

Richard Stoneham

May 9, 2005

Dorothy, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. Take care of yourself. We are looking forward to seeing you back at work. Rich.

Dorothy Kline

May 8, 2005

My Mom was a terrific person, she was there for me when I needed her

I will miss her very, very much. and I love her, she will never be forgotten

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