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Dolores Lenahan Obituary

Dolores "Dody" C. Lenahan, age 80. Resident of Willowbrook for 22 years and formerly of Chicago. Passed away Saturday May 10, 2008 at St. Patrick's Residence, Naperville, IL. Born: June 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL.. Dolores was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Catherine Nolan and her brother, Thomas Nolan. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, John "Jack" Lenahan. Her children, John (Margaret) Lenahan, James (Trish) Lenahan, Mary Kay (Steve) Templeton, Jerry (Sue) Lenahan, Thomas (Donna) Lenahan, Donna (John) Danaher, Tricia (Jim) Ajamie; her grandchildren, John, Mary, Meg and Brigid Lenahan, Erin (Matt) Witmer, James, Katie and Maura Lenahan, Michelle and Charlie Templeton, Nolan and Colleen Lenahan, Thomas(Angela), Joseph and Patrick Lenahan, Sean (Sarah Jane), Matthew, Michael and Amy Danaher, Jack, Mya and Tya Ajamie; her great-grandson, Ryan Lenahan. Her brother, James (Holly) Nolan and her sister, Helen (Jack) Farnan. Dody lived a wonderful life surrounded by those who loved her. All that have known her have been blessed. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of St. Patrick's Residence for all they have done for Dody and her family. Memorial visitation Monday May 12, 2008 from 3 to 9 pm at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street; Willowbrook, IL. Memorial service Tuesday with visitation from 9:00 am until time of Mass 10:00 am at St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Rd; Naperville, IL 60563. Services will conclude at St. Patrick's. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick's Residence would be appreciated. Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ltd. 7000 S. Madison Street; Willowbrook, IL 60527 630-325-2300
Published by Southeast DuPage Suburban Life on May 12, 2008.

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Ellen Horan

July 27, 2008

Hello Lenahans! My mom and I are really sorry we didn't know about your mother's passing. I have so many memories of Mrs. Lenahan - do you guys remember lasagna day? To a Greek girl like me, it seemed like magic - everyone working together and creating giant pans of lasagna and garlic bread? How about the time someone left the refrigerator open and all the ice cream melted? I sure would like to catch up. Sounds like you're all well, and have lots of Irish kids. Good for you. Ellen Lakides

Sheila Boyle

May 14, 2008

Jack & Trisha our deepest sympathy to you and your family. John & I have such great memories of you & Dody visiting Trisha in Delevan & the great parties at Durkin's house. Dody was a loving and fun person, she will be missed.

Patty Knudsen

May 14, 2008

Lew and I had the pleasure of meeting your Mom and Dad a few times when they visited CA. They were a lovely couple and very proud parents. I know all of you will miss your Mom very much,

Janet Harvey (Topel)

May 11, 2008

May God Bless your wonderful family. Dody was a beautiful person and she and Jack raised quite a family!

John Abraham

May 11, 2008

I'd like to express my condolences to the entire family, espescially to her brother, Jim, who I became to know very well in the late 1950's while he was at Maryville Academy. He helped steer me in the right direction while I was in grammar school in addition to him being a great coach for our many CYO championship football teams. I've always appreciated his guidance. I remember when Mr Lenahan used to come and take pictures of our team and even got a couple of them published in the Sun Times. Once again you have my condolences on your loss.

JoAnne Bloom

May 11, 2008

To John Lenahan and Family: Knowing what a grand family you have makes me understand what a wonderful Mom Dody must have been.

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