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Lorraine Dorff Obituary

Dorff, Lorraine F. (nee Bobb), beloved wife of the late Charles A., loving mother of Karen, Charles A., Jr. (Kathleen), Barbara, Lorraine (David) Menchetti, Regina (Bennett) Heller, Kevin, Michael and Christopher, dear grandmother of Cecilia, Sara, Quinn, Oliver, Caitlin and Austin, fond sister of the late Jean (the late Thomas) Staunton, devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. to Our Lady of Wayside Church, Arlington Heights. Mass at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lutheran Home, 800 W. Oakton, Arlington Heights, 60004, would be appreciated. For info. 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2006.

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kathleen armstrong

September 30, 2007

MY DEAR COUSIN,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Your Loving cousin,

Kathleen

Maggie Kelly

October 12, 2006

Dorff Family,

I was so surprised to hear that your mom passed away. I was unable to attend any services but extend my sympathy to the entire family. It brought back memories of her walking down 78th st and sitting on the front porch with my mom and the two of them talking non-stop. Those were the good times, and how I'll always remember her.

Christopher Tomaszewski

October 8, 2006

Aunt Lorraine,
Words here shall never suffice, but alas, we try: Thank you for being a mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and a best friend to all. May the light and grace of God that you so generously shared with us continue to shine through us to a world that didn't deserve you, but was nevertheless made better because the inveterate and inspirational witness to the Truth that was your life.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Mary, together with the entire heavenly host and the Church victorious: Ora pro eum.

Ruth Sinanian

October 6, 2006

Kevin, and the whole Dorff family,
I am very sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and in my heart.
Ruth

Anita Melchor Slavkoff

October 6, 2006

You know I loved her like my own Mom. I love you guys like my own family. I wish I could be with you now.

Mary Kennedy

October 6, 2006

Karen,

Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Rachel Dratch

October 6, 2006

To Kevin and the whole Dorff Family...
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you...
Much Love,

jim wachowski

October 5, 2006

Karen, Chuckie and family...my deepest sympathies and prayers. I remember you from your home behind St Brides and from school days...all the best during this trying time. Jim Wachowski (Bride's '68)

Natasha Price/Cipolli

October 5, 2006

Kevin and the entire Dorff family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sending you love and support during this painful time. Natasha Price/Cipolli

Brian Stack

October 5, 2006

We only had the pleasure of being with Mrs. Dorff a few times, but we feel very fortunate to have known her at all. As close friends of her son, Kevin, our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Dorff family.
Love,
Brian Stack and Miriam Tolan Stack

Mary Theresa Lau

October 5, 2006

Dear Dorff Family,

Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Your Mother, Grandmother was a great lady!!

Love,

Wai, Mary Theresa, SIobhan & Michael Lau

October 5, 2006

To the entire, beautiful Dorff family -
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
You are all in my thoughts.
McCann

KATHLEEN ARMSTRONG

October 5, 2006

My very Dear Cousin,

MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK,
MARY THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE,AND THE RAINS FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS, AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.

YOUR COUSIN & DEVOTED FRIEND,

KATHLEEN ARMSTRONG & RICHARD O'BRIEN & FAMILY
WITH SPECIAL PRAYERS FROM AUTUMN

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