Dorothy J. Goushas

1927 - 2018

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street

Lemont, Illinois

Dorothy Goushas Obituary

Dorothy J. Goushas nee Walsh, 90, of Lemont. Beloved wife of Clemens for 62 years; loving mother of Noreen (Frank) and John (Julie); cherished Sassy to Rebecca (Sean), Matthew (Jennifer), Alexa, Kyle, Sydney, Nicholas, and Christian; great grandmother of Bennett, Connor and Theadora; dear daughter of the late William and Alice Walsh; sister to the late William (Betty), Robert (Virginia), Alice Patricia (James), Joan and Rosemary (William); sister-in-law to Frank; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the Lemont Lions Club or the Lemont Food Pantries. Visitation Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 2 – 8 p.m. and Monday, July 16, 2018, at 9 a.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Monday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Alphonsus Church, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment to be held privately, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, at a later date. Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 13, 2018.
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Dear Clem, Noreen, John and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have such happy childhood memories of my parents and me visiting your home in Lemont.
"Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen"

Father David C. Downey

July 31, 2018

In the arms of our loved ones we find comfort. In the arms of God we find comfort and strength. Please continue to turn to your loved ones and our Heavenly Father who promises to care for us no matter what trials we may face.

July 14, 2018

Dear John Julie and family we are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our sincere condolences to the family. May the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 help comfort you during this difficult time.

David and Althea

July 14, 2018

you have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:7

July 13, 2018

There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass away are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5. You and your family have my deepest condolences.

July 13, 2018

May Dorothy be welcomed by God. And, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless you all.

Frank Goushas

Family

July 12, 2018

My most sincere condolences to the entire family, especially John and Julie who were high school classmates of mine. May your memories comfort you as you go through this sad time. Losing our parents is never easy. Hugs to you all.

Patty Tomaskovic

Classmate

July 11, 2018

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Jul

15

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

Jul

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

Jul

16

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

Jul

16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Alphonsus Church

IL

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Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont

108 Illinois Street, Lemont, IL 60439

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