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Sophie May Obituary

Sophie D. May, age 105, beloved wife for 62 years to the late George T. May, loving mother of George (Mary) and Gerald (Joann); cherished grandmother of Paul (Susan), Stephen, Margaret (Scott), Nicole (Adam) and Shannon (Tyler); great-grandmother of 9; aunt to many nieces and nephews and sister of the late Lucy Fortmann. Family will receive guests from 9:00 am until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, Monday, Oct. 12 at St. James Church, 831 N. Arl. Hts. Rd., Arl. Hts. Interment Private. Family requests, please omit flowers. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 7 to Oct. 11, 2015.

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Joan Catlin

October 11, 2015

Love you Aunt Sophie

October 11, 2015

My Aunt Sophie was also my father's half sister, the late Eugene Dombski, and he loved her very much. She has two nephews in Tulsa, OK, Larry and Paul Dombski, and one niece, Joan Catlin, We have many fond memories of her - staying with her and Uncle George each summer when we came to Chicago to visit, and our last visit in 2009 when the three of us brought Dad to Chicago to see his sister.

I will miss my phone conversations with her, such a kind and loving aunt. And at the age of 105, she was still so sharp and remembered times from years ago.

Aunt Sophie you are loved and will be missed greatly.

Your niece, Joan

Paul Dombski

October 11, 2015

I have nothing but happy memories of my wonderful Aunt Sophie. I remember always going to Chicago on vacation with my family when we were kids and the happy times we had with her and George. Sometimes it still feels like yesterday when us kids would be sleeping or watching TV shows on the back porch of their apartment. Just the feeling of walking up the stairs to that apartment. I always loved spending time there. Sophie was an amazing lady who I had the pleasure of spending time with her last year. For being 104 at the time, she was always still so sharp and would remember things I had even forgotten about. She will always be part of me and I know she is in a happier place back together with George. I love you and will always miss you..Add a message (optional)

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. James Church

831 N. Arl. Hts. Rd., Arlington Heights, IL

Oct

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. James Church

831 N. Arl. Hts. Rd., Arlington Heights, IL

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Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.

1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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