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Deloris Finfinger Obituary

DOVER - Deloris J. Finfinger, of Dover, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at her daughter's home. She was 78. Mrs. Finfinger was born June 17, 1933, in Lincoln, Neb., to the late Robert and Marie Shepard, one of seven children. She was a homemaker and enjoyed Bingo. She cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and was an avid Caesar Rodney sports fan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo D. Finfinger, 2/5/11; son, Michael D. Finfinger, 11/27/04; and five siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Dotson and her husband Bill of Camden; sons, Robert Finfinger and his wife Margaret of Sunbury, Pa., Frank Finfinger and his wife Laurie Berry of San Antonio, Texas, James Finfinger and his wife Brenda of Boerne, Texas, Patrick Finfinger of Dover, David Finfinger and his wife Rochelle of Magnolia; sister, Evelyn Fields of Nebraska; 24 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and special friends Linda, Tom, and Claudine. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday evening. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Seasons Hospice, 220 Continental Dr., #101, Newark, DE 19713. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com.

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Published by Delaware State News on Jan. 30, 2012.

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amber

February 1, 2012

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, she was a very nice lady, she was my customer at Moores Lake Pharmacy. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Mike Folker

January 31, 2012

To the Finfinger Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Stay strong for each other during this difficult time.

Mike Folker and Family

Amy Campbell

January 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your family, Dave. Take care of each other during this difficult time. Bless you all.

Jim and Brenda Finfinger

January 30, 2012

My mom is gone but will never be forgotten. She will live forever in my heart. Go be will pop and Mike. Rest in peace, you have earned it. I'll love you forever.

January 30, 2012

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I think of your family often.
Lynn Dodenhoff (Keesser)

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