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Iris Dotson Obituary

IRIS WARD DOTSON EAST CHICAGO, IN Iris Ward Dotson was born on January 15, 1952 to the late Rev. Iverson and Evelyn (nee Mitchell) Ward. She departed this life on July 11, 2011 at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. Iris was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Dotson, Sr.; and sister, Kathleen Peterson. She is survived by three children: Gregory (Soraya) Ward, Kelly Ward, and Melissa Dotson; stepson, Stanley Dotson, Jr.; five grandchildren: Anfernee, Kayla, Brian, Breion, and Brandon; mother, Evelyn Ward; sisters: Marjorie (Ivory) Peterson and Joyce Dix; two nieces: Karen Howard and Andrea (nee Dix) Washington; nephew, Andre (Theresa) Peterson; brother-in-law, Fletcher Peterson; sisters-in-law: Mildred (Pete) Gainer and Mary Ann Dotson; and a host of other relatives and friends. All services will be held at Goodwill Baptist Church, 5119 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago. The wake will be held Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment at Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith. Fife Funeral Home, East Chicago, in charge of arrangements (219) 398-3210.
Published by The Times on Jul. 13, 2011.

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Melissa Dotson

August 8, 2011

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who left a message. Me and my family appreciate your kind words. To my mother..Its been almost a month now since you have has been gone. I miss you and love you so much ma. Until we meet again....Melissa

SANDRA JEFFERSON,BOSTIC

July 16, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

July 15, 2011

Aunt Evelyn. Joyce, Marjorie, Liz and family-you have my deepest sympathies during these mournful times. Rejoice in that she is in her NEW BODY in her NEW HOME with loved ones and her HEAVENLY FATHER!! Continue to be BLESSED!! Liz's friend Pat Harvey (Merrillville-formerly E. Chic.)

July 13, 2011

TO MOTHER WARD,AND FAMILY OF THE DECEASED
IRIS DOTSON,I SHARE IN YOUR HOUR OF SORROW,JUST KNOW THAT GOD WILL STRENGTHEN
YOUR HEARTS. DONE BY CORA LANDERS.

Keiana Morris

July 13, 2011

Sending my prayers to your family. Stay strong. Love you.

Erika Howard

July 13, 2011

Miss you Aunt Iris Rest In Paradise!!!

Monique Knight

July 12, 2011

Melissa, I praying for God's peace and comfort for you and your family..Your mother was a lovely women that will be missed by many..love you!

Darrell Wagner

July 12, 2011

may God rest her soul^^^ SHE WILL 4EVER B MISSED love ya in (tears)

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