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Nov
17
Memorial Gathering
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kerry Funeral Home
7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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17
Prayer Service
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Kerry Funeral Home
7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Send FlowersNov
17
Service
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saint Alexander Church
7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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17
Inurnment
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Saint Casimir Cemetery
4401 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
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Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care CenterDawn Pitkins Obituary
Preceeded in death by Mom, Marita; Father, Richard; Brother, Dick Pitkins and Sister Lynn Tirmizi.
Dear Sister of Lisa (Gary) Schulz; nieces Morgan and Paige Schulz, Brother, Paul (Robyn) Pitkins; nieces Sarah Ruth and Lauren (Moxon) Glosson, Brother, Donald Pitkins; nieces Brittanie (James) Collins and Donica (Sean) McCaffrey and great nieces Rhett and Raelyn
Fond friend of many.
Dawn will be remembered for her selfless nature, unwavering kindness and generous spirit. She always put others before herself offering a helping hand, a listening ear, or a warm smile to anyone in need. No matter what life battles she faced it was always with a determined strength and beautiful smile. Dawn left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She will be deeply missed by all.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
17
Memorial Gathering
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Kerry Funeral Home
7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Send FlowersNov
17
Prayer Service
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Kerry Funeral Home
7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Send FlowersNov
17
Service
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saint Alexander Church
7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
Send FlowersNov
17
Inurnment
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Saint Casimir Cemetery
4401 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
Send FlowersServices provided by
Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center