Dore, Dolores

Dolores Dore, age 87, passed away peacefully in hospice surrounded by her family on September 14, 2020 in Homer Glen, Illinois. She was born in Chicago on August 1, 1933 to the late Allen and Nora Stone. She had two brothers – Al Stone and the late Don Stone and four sisters – the late Pat Scherner, Lenore O’Brien, Jean Duffy, and Marge Casper.

Dolores grew up on the south side of Chicago and resided in St. Sabina’s Parish. She graduated from Loretto Academy in 1951. In 1956, Dolores married her best friend, the late Lawrence Dore, who preceded her in death in 2015. During their 59year marriage, Larry and Dolores lived in Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Racine, and Lake Geneva, returning to the Chicago area for their final years.

Dolores was a spirited woman who loved to laugh and always appreciated the small blessings in everyday life. She was an avid reader, loved to sew, and enjoyed traveling to faraway places. Dolores loved her family deeply and was survived by her brother - Al Stone; children - Maureen Stiner, Susie Kocher, Jim Dore, and Kathy Byrd; and ten beautiful grandchildren - Katie, Blair, Michael, Emily, Conor, Abby, Mikayla, Alexander, Zack and Colton. She will be remembered fondly by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The Celebration of Life is scheduled this Saturday, August 7th from 2-5 pm at the Irish Legend in Willow Springs, Illinois - 8933 Archer Ave, Willow Springs, IL 60480.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Meals on Wheels in Chicago – mealsonwheelschicago.org to help support Chicagoans in need.

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