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DEBORAH DILLEY Obituary

Deborah M. Dilley, age 56, died suddenly Oct. 12, 2011; loving companion, caregiver and best friend of Gaspar Alija; devoted daughter of Jennie Dilley Hedman and the late George Dilley; dear sister of Gerald (Alexandra) Dilley and the late Kathleen (Michael) Rush; proud aunt of Diane (Zig) Gadziala, Susan (John) Schebler, Michelle (Chris) Toppi, Kirstie (Jeff) Stuckey, Garrett Dilley and Mary (Joe) Duffy; kind great-aunt of Camille and Eliza Gadziala, Gavin, Griffin and Ireland Stuckey, Owen and Ryan Toppi, Brenden and Charlie Duffy, Damir, AJ, Kamila and Madina Schebler; lifelong friend of Kathy Miller; loved by many in the Rush family. Lifelong Girl Scout volunteer, leader, trainer, board member and Membership Services Director for Girl Scout Councils in IL, IN and WI. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 3 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service, 6:30 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. La Grange Rd. (9600 W./Rte. 45), Orland Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NW Indiana, Attn: Fund Department, 20 S. Clark, Ste. 200, Chicago, IL 60603 or www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org. 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 23, 2011.

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Jennifer Frundle O'Dell

October 26, 2011

So sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. She was my Girl Scout leader in the late 1980's and I will never forget her. She was an Awesome mentor and because of the things I had learned from her I too am a Girl Scout leader today. She took us to great places and gave us the courage to explore new things. Our trip to Florida to Disney and the Tampa Girl Scout Jamboree was one of the first stories I shared with my scouts to let them know what their potential can be. I celebrated Girl Scouts 75th Birthday with Deb, and on the 100th Birthday she is with the greatest girl advocate ever. Rest in Peace deb.

Jennifer Frundle O'Dell

October 25, 2011

So Sorry to hear of Deb's passing, she was my girl scout leader in the 1980's, and I can remember her like it was just yesterday. Today I am a girl Scout leader for my daughter because SHE was an AWESOME leader to me. I will never forget our trip to Florida with her and the Jamboree we attended in Tampa. Jennifer Frundle O'Dell

Janet Hedman

October 25, 2011

Dear Dilley Family,
My heartfelt sympathy to your family in the sudden loss of Debbie. It was very sad to hear, as I just spoke to her the day before her passing.
We were catching up on Jennie and making plans to meet Debbie to pay Jennie a visit. She sounded great and I enjoyed our last conversation. God Bless your family in your time of loss. The Lord is great and his mercy endureth forever.

Katie, Karen, & Jim Abbott

October 25, 2011

Deb was always a part of our pool parties with friends, and our daughter Katie's birthday parties. Deb taught Katie to swim, and she made many of Katie's birthday cakes. Katie is now 22 and in college. In the last few years, we were grateful to have Deb over for our occasional pizza get-togethers. We got to catch up and reminisce about old times, and even talked about growing tomatoes on her patio. We will always have the photos and the memories, and we will hold her in our hearts forever. We knew how important her family was to her. We share your loss. Our sympathies.

Diane Sheeran

October 24, 2011

I will always remember Deb and the fun we had with her and the Dolton Girl Scouts. Rest in peace Deb.

October 23, 2011

Offering my condolences to the Dilley family. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this time of grief. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)

Diane Rack

October 23, 2011

As you join all the "green scouts" in heaven we know you will continue scouts with everyone that you join. Juliette Low is waiting with open arms to congratulate you for everything that you have done while on earth to support her movement.
Thank you for everything that you have done in scouting during your short life here on earth.
Rest in peace you are now pain free my "green friend".

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

October 23, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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