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Douglas Maurice DeMott

1966 - 2019

BORN

1966

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street

Palos Heights, Illinois

Douglas DeMott Obituary

From Palos Heights, IL, born June 30, 1966 is survived by father Ralph and stepmother Barbara; sisters Lisa Polcyn, Dione (Lenny) Stolarski, and Joanie (Stel) Antonopoulos; brothers Andrew (Jacqueline Norton), Rick (Susan) and Michael Enloe; Aunt Rita Gulardo; Uncle Douglas Myers; nephews Kevin Casper, George and Steve Antonopoulos, Chris (Amanda) Stolarski; niece Megan (Timothy) Lozen; grandnieces Anabelle and Josephine Stolarski; and grandnephews Keller and Griffin Lozen. He is preceded in death by his mother Joan Myers and uncles Joe DeMott and John Gulardo. Those blessed enough to have known Doug will forever miss his generous heart, biting wit, artistic talents, intriguing conversations, sweet tooth, keen eye to detail, stalwart work ethic, and selfless nature. His favorite things included film, science fiction, spoiling his family members, cultivating his vinyl collection, and riding his bicycle, which is exactly what he was doing when he departed this world on January 24th, 2019. Visitation Wednesday, January 30th from 3 p.m. until time of chapel service 7 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Funeral Service & Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Active Transportation Alliance. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708) 361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 27, 2019.

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Erin and Andrew Trapanese

January 30, 2019

Doug, you were such a bright light in the world and you are already missed by so many. Sending our prayers and condolences to family and friends.

Jane and Randall Bullen

January 30, 2019

Dear Ralph and Barb,

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are praying for you both and knowing that time will begin to mend your heart, and beautiful memories and love will comfort you.

Much love,

Randall and Jane

January 30, 2019

Dione and Lenny and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers today. Doug was a wonderful man who will be missed by all of us.

We were honored to help remember Doug's love of bicycle riding by making a contribution in his name to the Active Transportation Alliance. What a fitting tribute to a very special man.

Judi, Erin and Andrew, Em and Bill and Hayley

January 30, 2019

Drew and family, I am so sorry to hear of this devastating loss. I hope the love you all have for each other and your brother carry you through this extremely difficult time.
David Marquez

January 29, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know your loved one but I feel so bad that he was hit while riding his bicycle. You and he are in my prayers.

January 29, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know your loved one but I feel so bad that he was hit when riding his bicycle. You and he are in my prayers.

January 29, 2019

If this was the man I saw riding his bike every week day, down 191st street, then I am so very sorry. I don't know how to find out for sure but even if he is not I am very sorry for your loss. I would see a man riding his bike- what I assumed was to work-every morning, ever so carefully along 191st street. Rain or snow- it didn't matter. He just became part of my daily routine. No matter what, I am sorry for your loss.

January 29, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

Z L

January 29, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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