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DORIS L. DRISCOLL

1934 - 2014

BORN

1934

DIED

2014

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Laird Funeral Home - Elgin

310 South State Street

Elgin, Illinois

DORIS DRISCOLL Obituary

SOUTH ELGIN - Doris L. Driscoll, 80, of South Elgin, passed away on July 12, 2014 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. She was born on June 18, 1934 in Litchfield, IL the daughter of Chas and Dolly (Small) Simmons. Doris had worked at the Elgin Mental Health Center for many years prior to her retirement. Survivors include her 4 children: Debi (Robert) Piske, Tami Hall and Rhonda (Mike) Lagerstrom; 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Carl (MaryCarol) Simmons and Bill (Margaret) Harmon, along with many nieces, nephews and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Daniel E. Driscoll in 2012 and 3 sons: James Driscoll, Thomas Burnett and Daniel E. Driscoll Jr. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 16, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. at the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of services. For information, 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 14, 2014.

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July 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you during this trying time. Sorry for your loss. Love, Rick & Beth Hamby & Family

Lisa Hogan

July 14, 2014

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your mom and dad were good friends of my parents. Our family grew up with yours across the street.Your mom will be missed. She is at peace now in heaven with the Lord.

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310 South State Street, Elgin, IL 60123

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