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Lawrence Dobberstein Obituary

Lawrence P. Dobberstein Lawrence P. "Papa" Dobberstein, age 78 of Naperville, formerly of Chicago, peacefully passed away Monday, August 10, 2009 at Edward Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born August 30th 1930, in Chicago to his loving parents, the late Paul and Margaret Dobberstein. Beloved husband of Marie, (nee Edwards) wedded 55 years; cherished father of Scott Dobberstein, Donald (Jennifer) Dobberstein, the late Paula (Glen) Sorgatz, Pamela Stella, Peter (Theresa) Dobberstein, Margaret Westlove, Mary (George) McCormick, Joseph Dobberstein; loving Papa of Benjamin, Kenneth, and Carolyn Dobberstein, Gina Gargaro, Peter and Andrew Sorgatz, and Jacalyn Dobberstein, and Hannah and Emily Westlove and great-grandson, Gavin Dobberstein. Avid basketball and 16 inch softball player all of his life. "Where there is a net, there is Larry playing basketball." Larry had a love for his Chicago White Sox. Larry served his country in United States Army during the Korean War. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or the Alzheimer's Association, 8430 Bryn Mawr, suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Visitation Wednesday, August 12th 4:00-8:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540. Funeral Service, Thursday, August 13th 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be private at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville, IL. For more information, please call 630-355-0213 or www.friedrichjones.com.

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Published by Naperville Sun from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2009.

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September 2, 2009

Marie and Family:
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Micki Johns

August 14, 2009

"I am sorry for your familys loss, you are in my prayers." Amy (Collevechio) Kurdi (Aurora IL)

Nancy (Collevechio) Johnson

August 13, 2009

I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

Debbie Sodoma

August 12, 2009

Marie-
I am so sorry for your loss, and my prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire family in your time of grief.

Karen Griffith

August 11, 2009

To the entire Dobberstein Family -- I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray for all of you. Your family is your strength, and I'm sure you will all need each other through this sorrow. I pray for all of you to find peace.

John Westlove

August 11, 2009

Marie--

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Pops was a good man and his memory will live on forever.

Liz Holland

August 11, 2009

Marie, I'm sorry for your lose My prayers are with your family.

The McBrides

August 11, 2009

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and hold on to the many joyful memories.

Edna & Graham Shepherd

August 11, 2009

Our prayers and sympathy are with Don, Jennifer and family on the loss of your father.

JAN BENNETT-EHRHART

August 11, 2009

DOBBERSTEIN FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A FUNNY MAN. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN MEMORIES TOGETHER.

JAN BENNETT

August 11, 2009

DOBBERSTEIN FAMILY,
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, HE WAS A FUNNY MAN. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN MEMORIES,AND HOLD TOGETHER.

Bill Bennett

August 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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