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Bette Dorge Obituary

Bette Dorge of Lake Forest passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2015. Survived by loving husband Donald; daughters Pam (George) Russell of Lake Bluff and Pat (Dick) Schmidt of Laramie WY; grandchildren Matt and Eric Russell; Marshall, Charles and Catherine Schmidt; and sister Mary Jane Holman. Preceded in death by daughters Carol (Michael Coan) and Kim. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Memorial service 4:00 P.M., Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022 or [email protected].

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 1, 2015.

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William Reichmann

January 15, 2016

My sincere condolences, I will alway remember Mrs Dorge as a lady of great charm and caring. Thank you for being such a fast friend to my mother and our family.

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