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BLOSSOM DITKOWSKY-FOX Obituary

Blossom Ditkowsky-Fox, nee Elkins, age 97; beloved wife of the late Dr. Maurice Ditkowsky and the late Louis Fox; loving mother of Susan (Mickey)Weiss and Lois (Fred)Neikrug; cherished grandmother of Lynn (Gary) Greisman, Beth (Wayne)Korecky, Lisa (Scott) Norris, Greg (Sarah) Neikrug and Meredith (Michael) Schwartz; treasured great-grandmother of 14; dear sister of the late Leonard (late Sylvia) Elkins; fond aunt of Steven(Cindy) Elkins and Lynda Elkins; kind stepmother of Edward (Sherry) Fox and Leslie (Michael) Sadovy. Service Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, 10:45 a.m. in the chapel at Westlawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7801 W. Montrose. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to Northshore Hospice, 1603 Orrington, Evanston, IL 60201. For information: LAKESHORE JEWISH FUNERALS, GREGORY J. LINDEMAN, Director (773) 435-1558.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 15, 2012.

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October 28, 2012

Susie and Lois, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. Su Coleman(Oviedo,FL) My mother was Shirley (Dit),my uncle is Burt

Jack and MaryAnn (Kapolnek) Cerny

October 16, 2012

Susie and Lois,
Only fond memories of your wonderful mother. So sorry for your loss.
Jack and MaryAnn (Kapolnek) Cerny

Deb Stillson

October 15, 2012

Blossom (Becky) will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. I send my deepest sympathy to all of the family and may her memories live on through each of you.

Gloria Abbey

October 15, 2012

My dearest friend has departed. I will miss her. My love and sympathy goes out to her dear family during this very sad time.

October 15, 2012

Lois and Fred,
My deepest sympathies.
Love,
Michal Mailick

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