Celebrating the Life of

Dorothy Klein

March 30, 1936  —  December 15, 2024

Obituary

“Sharp, funny, and fiercely loyal — she said what she meant and meant what she said.”

Dorothy Klein was a journalist and a grandmother who never lost her nose for a good story or a good argument. She wrote for four decades, read everything, and kept a standing Friday lunch for sixty years. She loved crosswords, black coffee, and her family loudly. She leaves a legacy of words and a family who adored her.

Schedule

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Memorial Service (In-Person)
Saturday, December 28, 2024
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
First Unitarian, Chicago, IL

Photos

“At the lake, 1998”

SWSarah WhitfieldFamily

“The garden in spring”

TRThomas ReyesFamily

“With the grandkids”

AGAmelia GrantFamily

Condolences

“One of the kindest people I have ever known. It won't be the same without them.”

SWSarah WhitfieldNeighbour
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“They made everyone feel like family. I never once felt like a guest at their table.”

TRThomas ReyesFamily friend
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“A steady hand and a warm heart. I learned more than I ever thanked them for.”

AGAmelia GrantColleague
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“Fifty years of friendship and not one dull moment. I'll miss our Sunday calls.”

DCDavid ColeOld friend
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“They believed in me before I believed in myself. I carry that with me every day.”

PNPriya NairFormer student
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“Family gatherings will never be the same. Thank you for every story and every laugh.”

RKRobert KingCousin
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