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Dorothy DeSalvo Obituary

Dorothy J. DeSalvo (nee Kmiotek), age 71. Beloved wife of the late John P. DeSalvo. Loving mother of John A. (Eileen) DeSalvo, and Jody (Nathan) Lutzka. Cherished grandmother of Emily, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, and John "Jack". Devoted sister of Joanne Kmiotek, and Bernadette (Ron) Rutkiewicz. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 3, 2016.
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My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Dorothy. It is always hard to lose someone you love. So please find comfort in God because he promises that he "will become a secure refuge in times of distress." (Pslams 9:9)

K N

February 8, 2016

I wanted to send my deepest sympathies. Dorothy and John were the sweetest couple and we really liked them when John was working at the University of St. Francis. I am so sorry for your loss.

Janine Hicks

February 5, 2016

I am truly saddened over the loss of Dorothy. However, I feel honored to have known such a wonderful person. She will be missed and never forgotten. My deepest sympathy to Joanne and the entire family on your loss. My prayers are with you.

Shannon Rome-Tankersley

February 3, 2016

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