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Dorothy Rasmussen Obituary

Dorothy M. Rasmussen, age 98, of Chicago. Retired Head of Adult Services and Assistant Director, Skokie Public Library. Beloved daughter of the late William C. and Emma L., née Duesterhoeft, Rasmussen; dear sister of Donald (Irene), Lowell (Mary), and the late Orville (Doryce) and Wilbur (Sharon) Rasmussen; loving aunt of a multitude of nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Funeral Services will take place at a later date. Interment will be in Hutchinson, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Elmdale Av., Chicago, IL, 60660 (immanuellutheranchicago.org) or Gustavus Adolphus University, Attn: Advancement Office, 800 W. College Av., Saint Peter, MN, 56082 (gustavus.edu/giving). Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to sign guestbook and to leave a condolence message.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 26, 2023.

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F. Zeller

April 26, 2023

Dorothy's service and dedication to excellence at Skokie Public Library was a profound influence on my childhood and teenage years in the village.

I am deeply thankful for her role in creating a most special place for discovery, learning, and escape.

Barbara C McKenzie

April 25, 2023

Dorothy was my "renaissance woman" because of her love of reading and sharing wisdom gained from those readings and Life. She was a dear friend to many at Immanuel Church and to me personally.
Thank you, Dorothy.

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May

13

Service

1:00 p.m.

Oakland Cemetery

805 Oakland Av. SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350

May

27

Service

11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church (Chicago)

1500 W. Elmdale Av., Chicago, IL 60660

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8057 Niles Center Road, Skokie, IL 60077-2599

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