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Dorothy Jane Witt
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  • Alzheimer's Association
    8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800
    Chicago, IL 60631

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Dorothy Jane Witt, 89 passed into the kingdom of heaven early Saturday morning July 14th, 2012 where she was reunited with her beloved husband of 49 years Walter R. Witt, her parents Helen McCall and Lyle Murray, brother Leo E. Murray and step father John McCall. She is survived by her sisters Audrey (Gene) Hinzman of Crossville TN, Shirley Wallers (Mark Arnott) of Schaumburg IL; son Robert W. Witt of Rockford IL; granddaughter, Tina (Chris) Munk of Aloha OR; grandson Daniel R. Witt (Meagan Smith) of Vancouver WA; cousins; nieces and nephews.

She gave her love so freely to all and in turn she is deeply loved and respected. She will be remembered for her wonderfully caring and thoughtful personality. Her joy and pride were in her family, regularly making it known to each how loved and important they are to her. She continually made her family and friends feel special. Words are not enough to express how much she is appreciated. Dorothy is cherished by her sisters, adored by her son, admired by her grandchildren and loved by all.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 4pm until the time of the service at 7pm at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview (just south of Lake Ave. on west side). Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Funeral information 847-998-1020.