BORN

1921

DIED

2015

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Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street

Des Plaines, Illinois

Elizabeth Trojan Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Trojan nee Dorsch of Naperville, formerly of Niles and Des Plaines, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. Betty was born on October 20, 1921, in Chicago, IL, to John and Anna Dorsch. She married Matthew M. Gross on December 24, 1941, as a war bride and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage. Matthew passed away August 24, 1989. Betty worked for both the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union and then the Polish Women's Alliance. Betty loved her family and friends and they were the center of her life. Beloved mother of Marilyn (Gerald) Tyschper and Karen (Anthony) DeFarno; dear grandmother of Keith Tyschper (Carlos Paret), Jerilyn Lissau, and Kevin(Morgan) Tyschper; loving great-grandmother of Meredith Lissau, Niles, Faye, and Greer Tyschper; fond sister of Thomas (Adwana) and Daniel (Phyllis) Dorsch. Betty was preceded in death by her late husband Edward Trojan, brothers Leonard, Jack, and Eugene Dorsch and dearest companion, Ed Zalesny. Visitation Monday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy. / Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.) Des Plaines; friends and family will gather on Tuesday at 9:00 am for prayers prior to proceeding to St John Brebeuf Church, 8305 N. Harlem, Niles for a 10:00 am Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For further information and directions call (847) 824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 22, 2015.
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What an absolutely beautiful lady and wonderful matriarch. I remember her radiant smile, kind manner and very loving spirit. My sincere condolences to Marilyn and Gerald, Karen and Anthony, Keith and Carlos, Jerilyn, Kevin and Morgan and to all her loving grandchildren.

Douglas Brinkley

November 24, 2015

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. With a deeply saddened heart, I have been with you all in spirit these past days. My Aunt Betty was a very special aunt with whom I have sooo many memories to cherish and remember her by. Love to you all. . . Lynn

Lynn Burns

November 24, 2015

You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Betty's life. Time passes us by but it is her love of family that will always be remembered.

Don & Jen Trojan

November 23, 2015

We are sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your whole family. Please keep your special memories always close in heart of a loved one so kind, caring, and thoughtful. She was a lovely lady.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Mary & Doug, David, and Matthew Kalinowski

November 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy to all the family. GG was the most caring, gentle and loving woman I have known. May God keep her in his care.

Anna Marie Paret

November 22, 2015

Y0u and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Just remember your wonderful memories.

Donna Wagner

November 22, 2015

Deepest sympathies to the entire family. I adored GG - she was always full of light and had the most welcoming smile. May you be blessed by her love for all of you and the wonderful memories she leaves behind.
Hugs and love,
Paige and Len

Paige Fossett

November 22, 2015

My deepest sympathies to all the Tyschper families. She will now be your guardian angel!!
Patricia Docker

November 22, 2015

Jerilyn Lissau

November 22, 2015

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Nov

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

Nov

24

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

Nov

24

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St John Brebeuf Church

8305 N. Harlem, Niles, IL

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Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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