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Donna Arthofer Obituary

Donna A. Arthofer, age 48, passed away on Feb. 28, 2003 at home after a long and valiant battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was a resident of Crystal Lake, IL. Beloved wife of Michael Evans; loving mother of Sean Evans and Gavin Evans; fond sister of Laura Hempe; loving daughter of Aldona Arthofer; preceded in death by her father, Arthur. She will be remembered for her help to local organizations such as the Crystal Lake Babe Ruth Auxiliary for which she served as treasurer. She will be missed by all. Visitation will be held Monday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with Memorial Service at 11 a.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 932 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois would be greatly appreciated. For more information call Elegy Cremation and Memorial Services, 877-565-7070.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2003.

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Fran and David Locks

March 19, 2003

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

We know what a long battle Donna fought and how deeply you all loved and cared for each other. She will live on in your memories and hearts. Thinking of you all.

Victor Gryniewicz

March 1, 2003

My condolences to Donna's family. I worked with Donna for several years at the Department of Transportation. She was a very sincere and caring person. Donna always had a smile when we met.

Eva A. Betka, Commissioner IHRC

March 1, 2003

God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow.

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