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DOLORES KRANKING Obituary
DOLORES LORRAINE KRANKING
On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Bill Kranking and the late John Warren Wolfe; mother of Robert (Stacey) Wolfe, Donna (Kenny) Welch and Ruth (Richard) Gilbert; grandmother of Allison Wolfe, Laura Welch, Jonathan Welch, Kyle Wolfe and Ryan Wolfe; and sister of Robert Hall and the late Dorothy Shea. Also survived by Carol Bondurant, Peggy Boyer and many other loving family members. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; and on Monday, September 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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September 26, 2012
Dear Bill, Donna, Bobby and family,
Delores was truly a wonderful woman. She was always so sweet and positive about life. She was a wonderful wife, mom, sister, grandmother and cousin! We will all miss her, but she will live on in our hearts! Her kind and gentle spirit have touched us all!
Love,
Kay Caviness
Jim Lancaster
September 22, 2012
To the family of Delores Kranking, we are sad for your loss, we always enjoyed being around Delores and Bill at Ron and Cathies home. She was a fun person to be around. Sorry we can't be able to be there with you. Myrdell and Jim
Leta Cullinane
September 21, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Welch family.
Wayne & Debbie McCully
September 21, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.Your mother was a wonderful person and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elaine G. Pearl
September 21, 2012
You fought a long, difficult battle, my dear Dolores. My memories of you are very dear to my heart and I'll always remember your gentle, quiet nature. We had such fun arranging the 50th anniversary of our graduation from McKinley Tech. Sleep well and in peace.
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