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Dorothy Wickenkamp Obituary

DOROTHY L. WICKENKAMP Dorothy L. Wickenkamp (nee Sernett), passed away peacefully on June 7, 2013. Devoted wife of William L. Wickenkamp, caring mother of Jeffrey (Vanessa) and Jennifer; cherished grandmother of Ethan and Max; loving sister to Milton, Laureen and Gilbert. During her career as a registered nurse, she touched many with her care and compassion. Visitation for Dorothy will be Sunday, June 16, from 5:00-8:00 PM, at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Funeral Service Monday, June 17, at 10:30 AM, at Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn. Burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn. Gifts in her memory can be made to the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, Illinois, 60532. For more information call 630-469-0036.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jun. 12, 2013.

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Lavone Anderson Haskins

June 19, 2013

To all of Dorothy's family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God grant you peace as only He can and comfort in the memories of a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Dorothy was a special friend during our school days in Hampton and what fun we had at a couple class reunions we attended. Love and prayers, Lavone Anderson Haskins

Cathy Witherup Schelin

June 19, 2013

My deepest sympathies are with your whole family. Dorothy was a cherished friend from high school and I was looking forward to catching up with her next summer at our reunion. She was one of the most caring, intelligent and interesting people I have ever known. She will be greatly missed by her extended "family" from Hampton.

Vera, Walt, & Nick

June 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy for Bill, Jeff, and Jennifer for their loss.

Linda Wickenkamp

June 15, 2013

Bill, Jeff, Jenny, I am SO sorry at the shocking loss of your dear wife, life partner and Mom. It is always hard to lose a parent, and Dottie was taken from us at such an early age. You, and Vanessa, Ethan and Max as well, have my deepest sympathy and condolences! I can only imagine what an unexpected and deep loss this must be for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that you find strength and comfort in the days and weeks ahead to sustain you.
With heartfelt love,

Bev Boehnke

June 12, 2013

To Dorothy's Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. I haven't seen Dorothy for many years but I remember with fondness those times when I went to Hampton with Grandma Elsie to visit Aunt Wilma and playing in the basement with all of her great toys.
May your faith carry you through this sorrowful time.

Jane Wickenkamp

June 12, 2013

Bill, Jeff, Jenny, Vanessa, Ethan & Max...Some fond memories of Dottie and our family being together. I will miss
her beautiful smile and I pray that you all are reminiscing and enjoying each others memories. May God continue to keep you all in his care and may time heal all wounds.
Love, Jane

June 10, 2013

Dear Bill, Jeff and Jenny,
We share your profound sorrow from the all-too-soon death of Dorothy: wife, mother and grandmother.
May our Heavenly Father grant you comfort through friends and relatives, and may they bring joyful memories of Dorothy's life.
Sincerely,
Gilbert, Karen and Erica Sernett

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