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Dorothy Briscoe Obituary

Dorothy Briscoe

Dorothy "Dottie" Briscoe, nee Pirc, beloved wife of the late Edward L. Briscoe, loving mother of Daniel (Cathy) Briscoe, David (Lisa) Briscoe, cherished grandmother of Kyle (Erin), Matthew (Joyce), Brendan (Fran), Kelly (Kristin), Julia, great grandmother of Cora and Leo; dear sister of the late Donald (the late Bernadine), the late Francis (Maureen), the late Carol (the late Robert). Dottie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Helen.

Graduate of Providence Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. Dottie worked as a Medical Technician at the old St. Joseph Hospital (Joliet). After moving to Downers Grove and her sons graduating from college, Dottie began a nearly 25 year career as an agent / broker in real estate sales. She enjoyed helping families with the big decisions of purchasing or selling a home.

Her real joy was when she became a Nana / grandmother.

The family wants to recognize the love and care given by the staff to Dottie at Meadowbrook ManorCare Bolingbrook.

Visitation was held September 4th, at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home and the Funeral was held September 5th, at St. Joseph Church. Interment Private - Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dottie's name to BrightFocus Foundation at BrightFocus.org" target="_new" rel="nofollow">www.support.BrightFocus.org to help cure Alzheimer's disease. For funeral information 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications from Sep. 4 to Sep. 12, 2019.
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Peace be with you.

September 13, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

September 4, 2019

David Briscoe

September 3, 2019

David Briscoe

September 3, 2019

My heartfelt sympathies to the family

September 2, 2019

Thinking of you and the family

September 1, 2019

Our loving prayers for the family and our dear friends Dotti and Ed. Rest together
Love Duck (Scotty) and Karolyn Scott

R I Scott

September 1, 2019

Please accept our sincere condolences on Dottie's passing. She brought so much joy to her family. We were happy to have known her. Kristine and William Anthony.

Kristine & William Anthony

September 1, 2019

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Memorial Events
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Sep

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove

4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Sep

5

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove

4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Sep

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

4801 Main St., Downers Grove, IL

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Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home - Downers Grove

4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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