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Dorothy Polus Obituary
Feb 1, 1923 - Feb 6, 2025
Dorothy L. Polus, age 101, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away February 6, 2025 in Munster, Indiana. She was born to Joseph P. and Barbara D. (nee Dombrowski) Litzan on September 1, 1923 in West Hammond, Illinois.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Barbara Polus Warner; daughter-in-law Elaine Polus; grandchildren: Sue (Zac) Warner Dawson, Paul (Heather Jeschke) Warner, Emily Warner, Jennifer Polus and Deborah Robson; great-grandchildren: Jake, Alex and Molly Warner, Megan Robson, Jaliyah McNeill and Nick Stewart; sister Josephine Clark; numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Paul P. Polus, son Paul G. Polus, sister Joan Litzan, son-in-law John Warner, and brother-in-law Myron Clark.
Funeral Services will be Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. from Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 to St. Andrew the Apostle Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial followed by Interment Services at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 3-8 p.m. and Friday morning from 8:45 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Dorothy was a lifelong parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Church. She was the Administrative Secretary to the Superintendent of Thornton District 215. Dorothy always gave her time as a volunteer to her church and community. She served as State President of the Polish Women's Alliance and President of Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, President of National Association of Education Personnel, President of Ladies Rosary Confraternity of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, President of Women's Eleemosynary Foundation and President and Treasurer of Calumet City Historical Society.
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Lisa Lepucki-Staska
March 12, 2025
I am so very sorry to just now learn about Dorothy's passing. She was a good friend (cousin) to my mother, Gertrude Polus-Lepucki. My mom passed away in 2018 and Dorothy always sent cards and letters to her, which she looked forward to. God Bless!
Dr Robert H Moll Family
February 17, 2025
Dear Family, I´m sorry to hear the passing of one of my fellow church member! Ms Dorothy was a wonderful, dedicated, ideal Catholic woman! Loved by all ! I was @ a polish luncheon a few yrs ago and we chatted ! She loved being both Catholic and & Polish and always had a smile ! We were both readers @ Holy Mass @ St Andrew´s ! Requiem in pace my friend! In Heaven !
Josephine Perz
February 14, 2025
My deepest condolences , Dorothy will be always remembered as the energizer bunny . Forever on the go and helping others
Christine Nowak
February 13, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. Dorothy was a beautiful lady.She will be truly missed. May she rest in peace
Jeannie Black Murawski
February 11, 2025
When my Mom, Helen Black, passed away March 17, 2008, Dorothy Polus let the Rosary at Mom's wake when the lady's organization would not because Mom had not kept up her dues. Dorothy was always a very good friend to my Mom. May she rest in peace.
Vera
February 10, 2025
Jen and Elaine, so sorry for your loss
Fernandez Family
February 9, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Dorothy's family. May she rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
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