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FRANK DOROBA Obituary

Frank Joseph Doroba of Wheeling, formerly of Rolling Meadows On Feb. 2, 2013, heaven became a more special place with the passing of Frank Joseph Doroba, 85. He was born Oct. 26, 1927, in Chicago. He was a true gentleman in his life, a veteran of World War II of the US Army, White Cap supervisor for 39 years, diehard Cubs fan, avid rose gardener, wannabe fisherman, accomplished whistler, and practical joker. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Sehr) for 62 years; dear father of Kathleen, Thomas (Angie), DeAnne (Richard), Dan (Karen), Michael (Janice), Frank (Sheila), Mary (Rick), Debra (David), Pam (Steven) and Paul (Leesa); loving grandfather of Chris, Jennifer (Marty), J. (Lana), Ryan, Steven, Katie (Mike), Kenny, Mark, Megan (Brian), Amy, Dana, Kevin, Bobby (Lindsay), Craig, Michael, Kimberly, Dustin, and the late Kyle, Scott, Brandon and Madison; adored great-grandfather of Nolan, Nick, Ahsten, Stella, Cale and Grace; and dear brother of Chester Doroba (and the late Loretta), and Loretta Skrapka (Edward). "May it be a peaceful journey. May you be guided by those who love you." Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road (½ block east of Route 53), Rolling Meadows. He will lie in state Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or at Alz.org. For information, 847-253-0224.

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Published by Daily Herald from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2013.

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William Otoole

January 29, 2024

Great person and wonderful neighbor.
The OToole Family

Matt Ukleja

March 20, 2013

My sympathies and prayers go out to the Doroba family. Frank was a wonderful man and a wonderful friend to my father. I always look fondly upon their photo together in my basement of them working the scale at one of the company fishing tournaments.

Joe Fiorentino

February 15, 2013

To The Doroba family sorry for your loss, Frank was a good man and a good supervisor

February 7, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Harry and Dawn Frank

Dave & Judy Meigel

February 6, 2013

Our thoughts go out to Frank and his family as they grieve together during this difficult time of passage.
Dave & Judy Meigel Family

Rich and Marilee Wilke

February 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the Doroba family.

February 6, 2013

frank was a good man i work for him lots of years at white cap may he rip

geo,sue,and family kleist

February 6, 2013

frank,sheila,dana,kevin, our thoughts and prayer are with you and your entire family during these difficult times.

February 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. --Michele Ukleja

February 6, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 5, 2013

Kathy, please accept my condolences on the passing of your Dad. He is now and always will be your guardian angel.
From a former Centel friend...Estella Merges

Losacco Family

February 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Doroba Family.

February 5, 2013

My condolences to all the Dorobas on the loss of your father.
Lynne Anderson Muir

February 5, 2013

Our prayers and condolences to your father Frank. I knew Pam and Debbie from high school/grade school. May he rest in peace with God!
The Ron LeDonne family

pat&bill otoole

February 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all

Karen Kornacki Knegten

February 5, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.

Bill Forward

February 4, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful and loving person. You'll be missed by all of us that had the pleasure of knowing you.

February 4, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Annette

February 4, 2013

Dearest Lorraine and entire family, please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of a wonderful man. Throw all your sorrow upon God, because he cares for you.

Suzanne Suffern

February 4, 2013

Our funny Uncle had a way about him to keep all of kids entertained when we were small and then when we grew into adults. His humour never ceased to amaze us. He was, as his sister Lorrie called him, "the Jerry Lewis" of the family. My sincerest sympathies go out to my loving Aunt Lorraine, all Doroba children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed, may Uncle Frank find peace forever in the arms of Our Lord.

Christopher Doroba

February 4, 2013

Dear grandpa. I want to thank you for all the amazing times me and you have had together! A big piece of my heart is missing. You have taught many of us how to love and be loved. Some come and go but i know you will always be there watching over me and my mom. I love you always and forever!

Marty, Jennifer, Nolan, Nick Martin

February 4, 2013

May you rest in peace "Big Papa". We will remember you always.

Lorrie Skrapka

February 4, 2013

In loving memory of my youngest brother, Frank Jr., who has been the most wonderful brother that any girl can ask for. Through thick and thin we have always remained brother and sister and I love him dearly and I always will. May God rest his soul. He will be missed tremendously. His sense of humor was outstanding and he made me laugh so many times and I will always love him and so will Eddie who was his good pal. We both loved you dearly! Thanks for the memories!

Ed and Lorrie Skrapka

Dean and Theresa Sytsma

February 4, 2013

In loving memory of our dear Uncle. You will always be remembered for your wonderful sense of humor, your beautiful roses, loving husband, father, and brother. You will be deeply missed, but always loved and remembered.

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