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Dorothy Smith Obituary

Dorothy L. Smith of Rolling Meadows The funeral service for Dorothy L. Smith (nee Wiedman), 80, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, at Prince of Peace Church, 1190 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, where she will lie in state from 12 noon until the time of services. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Born Dec. 15, 1927, in Chicago, she died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Manor Care of Rolling Meadows. She had worked at Topps Department Store and was a volunteer at District 15 Sr. Exchange Program at Central School for many years. She was the wife of the late James; mother of Janice (David) Franke and the late Kenneth Smith; grandmother of Andrew and Kristen Franke; and sister of Lorraine (Jack) Jacobs and John Wiedman. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Buddy Foundation, P.O. Box 334, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610. For information, 847-253-0224.

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Published by Daily Herald from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2007.

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Lisa Miskovetz

January 3, 2008

Dear Dorothy's wonderful family,
What a privilege it was to know Dorothy! She was such a godly woman and truly loved her family and friends. I am saddened for her loss here on Earth, but I rejoice that she is with her Lord and Savior. I am grateful for the memories I will have of her volunteering at Central Road. Her smile and laugh were contagious! What a blessing she was to all who knew her!

Nancy & Tom Franke

December 31, 2007

Dear Jan, Dave, Andrew, and Kristen -
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. We wish we could be there today to just put our arms around you...but, we know our Lord, Jesus, has you surrounded with His love and that Dorothy is celebrating in Heaven today!

Ken Rose

December 30, 2007

Dear Family,

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Central Road School has been so fortunate to have Dorothy as a volunteer and worker. It was an honor to have her as a member of our team. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Janice Crothers

December 29, 2007

Dear Ones,
Dorothy was a very special lady. I will miss her smile at Central Road School. The staff and students will as well. God bless you and know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anne (Henderson) Vari

December 29, 2007

Dear Jan and Family -

It was so sad to hear about your mom. I really enjoyed all the time I worked with her (and you) at Brown's Chicken. She had a wonderful laugh. You are all in my prayers.

Jennifer Grosch

December 29, 2007

Dear Janice, David, Andrew, and Kristen,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Dorothy. May you be comforted with loving memories of her. She was truly a wonderful person and will be fondly remembered by many. In Sympathy, Jenny Grosch

Suzy Cuellar

December 28, 2007

Dear Janice, David, Andrew and Kristen,
You have been, and continue to be, in my prayers. May you feel God's loving presence with you today and always. Dorothy was a blessing to all of us! I feel honored to have known her. What a comfort to know that she is safe, free from pain and cared for in heaven with her Lord. Blessings, love and hugs to each of you! Suzy

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