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DOROTHY CATON Obituary

Dorothy E. Caton, nee Diederich, age 90, late of Elgin formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Samuel L. Caton; devoted mother of Mary (Jack) O'Brien and Leonard Caton; proud grandmother of Katie, Tim and Megan Klages; dear sister of Mary (late Bill) Kennedy, Ruth (Harold) Borlik, Bob (Annette), the late Don (Florence), late Joe (late Helen), late Ray, late Jack (late Pat) and the late Syl Diederich. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 9 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 700 E. 170th St. South Holland, IL 60473 with Rev. Richard Feller officiating. Entombment Assumption Cemetery - Glenwood, IL. Arrangements Entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home James E. Janusz - Director. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 17, 2011.

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Ruth Borlik

May 11, 2020

It seems like yesterday we were making trips to Elgin to visit You Dottie. Now 9 years later. We still love You Dottie and miss You❤

May 25, 2011

Our condolences to Dorothy's family. Mary and her children and Len, the Boy Scout, were the pride and joy of Sam and Dorothy. Walt and Joan Stanke, South Barrington, IL.

Daniel Troy

May 25, 2011

Dear Mary and Len
Your family is in our prayer. Your mother was a wonderful person.
Mary Anne and Dan Troy

May 17, 2011

Extending our condolences to the entire family. May the love of friends, family, and the words found at Isaiah 25:8 carry you through your grief.

Ruth Borlik

May 17, 2011

Dear Dottie,
We love you and will miss you!

Harold, Ruth and Family

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