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Dorothy Cunningham Obituary

Dorothy Frances Cunningham Born January 13, 1926 in Sacramento, CA, passed away October 4, 2010 in San Francisco, CA. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Chesley H. and Hannah Spruce Cunningham, and siblings Elizabeth Herrin (Al), May Louise Weisker (George), and Chesley H. Cunningham II (Geraldine). She is survived by her loving and devoted nieces Kathleen Noonan (Jim) and Suzanne Weisker; nephew Arthur Weisker (Sandra); great-niece Caitlin Noonan; and great-nephews Patrick Noonan, Christopher Weisker, and Matthew Weisker. Dorothy was a long-time employee of the California State Compensation Insurance Fund. She enjoyed knitting, walking, mystery novels and family holidays. Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018. Harry A. Nauman & Son Land Park Chapel directing, 916-452-6157.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 6, 2010.

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