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Dorothy Radke Obituary
Dec 8, 1927 - Apr 9, 2025
Dorothy M. Radke, age 97, of Calumet City, Illinois; formerly of South Chicago passed away April 9, 2025 at her home with her family at her side. She was born to Edward and Jennie (nee Matykiewicz) Baranski on December 8, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois.
Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter Nancy Friel; adored grandchildren: Kevin (Vanessa) Doulder, Eric (Jessica) Doulder and Peter Friel; cherished great-grandchildren: Ethan and Donovan. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry and daughter Carol.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025 directly at Jesus, Shepherd of Souls Parish (St. Andrew the Apostle Church): 768 Lincoln Avenue, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Dorothy will be privately laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.
For service information please call (708)862-4480 or visit Castlehillfuneralhome.com for online guestbook.
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Marlene Gavlek
April 22, 2025
Sympathy to all the family of Aunt Dorothy. We know she is once again with Harry, smiling down on us. Nancy, so sorry for your loss.
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Pam Swanson Koenig
April 16, 2025
I always enjoyed Cousin Dorothy´s visits to our florist. She is definitely the end of an era in our family. Love, Pam
Jack Peller
April 14, 2025
My condolences to the family upon the loss of Dorothy. May she rest in peace.
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