Dorethea Ann Davis

Dorethea Ann Davis obituary, Chicago, IL

Dorethea Ann Davis

Dorethea Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caring Cremations - Chicago on Feb. 6, 2026.
Dorethea Davis passed away at the age of 64 on January 26th, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.

She was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Carol, Lynn, and Barbara, and her brother Ed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan, her sister, Sheryl, and her brother, Paul. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who love her. She had a long-standing career as a sous chef and a railroad worker.

She will be greatly missed.

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