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Martha Dolson Obituary

Dolson, Martha M. (nee Smith) 54, of Libertyville, passed away August 23, 2015. Martha was born in Libertyville and graduated both Libertyville High School and Barat College. She is survived by her husband, Tom of 31 years; her son, Michael; and her siblings, Pete (Mary Duffy) Smith, Jud (Mari) Smith, Betsy (Stuart) Wexler, Kate (Ray) Albrecht, Tony (Darlene) Smith, Margaret Bruner and Clem Smith. To her many, many nieces and nephews she was a loving and lively aunt and the cherished fairy godmother to some. Martha was preceded in death by her father, John Justin Smith; her mother, Margaret (nee Murnane) Smith; and her brother, Phil (Carol) Smith. Martha's family invites you to share in a memorial celebration of her life to be held at Independence Grove in the Audubon Hall/Visitor's Center, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL on Saturday, August 29th with visitation from 11:30 until 3:00, and a memorial service starting promptly at noon. Memorial donations made to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025 would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements by McMurrough Funeral Chapel, Libertyville. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 26, 2015.

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Kevin Morris

August 28, 2015

So sorry Tom and Michael. Martha was a lovely person and we will always think of her fondly. All the prayers from the Morris Family....
Kevin

Kent Nereim

August 27, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Smith family, especially to Tom and Michael. My family and the Smith family were close friends during our childhood and Martha will certainly be remembered fondly. All those years running around the Oak Spring Lane neighborhood - the woods, the hill, the path - are some of my favorite years. The neighbors looked out for each other and the kids. Now, Martha is in a better place, and being welcomed by her parents and brother Phil, to her new neighborhood. Love and Peace to you all.

August 26, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with you in this time of mourning. My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 145:18, 19)

August 26, 2015

Mike, we are all thinking of you and praying for your family during this difficult time. Jody

August 26, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about Martha. My prayers are with you. Clem, I know you and Martha were brother and sister but you were also good buddies. You both worried about and took care of each other. I know you'll miss her Clem.

John Nelson and family

August 26, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss Tom. Your in our prayers and thoughts.

Liz (Emmons) Sterling

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for Martha Dolson

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29

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Independence Grove in the Audubon Hall/ Visitor's Center

16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL

Aug

29

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Independence Grove in the Audubon Hall/ Visitor's Center

16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL

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