Dorothy M. Mendes

DOROTHY M. MENDES
(KULDANEK)

Age 71 of Mokena, passed away, Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park.

Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Michael (Donna) Mendes, Diane (James) Colburn, siblings, Lucille Obidowicz, Richard (Verda) Kuldanek, grandchildren, Joey, Stacey, Tommy, Sydney, Camille, sister-in-law, Mary Kuldanek and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent & Louise Kuldanek (nee Polhorsky), husband, Mike Mendes, sibling, Edward Kuldanek and brother-in-law Daniel Obidowicz.

Dorothy was a former member of St. Linus Church and School in Oak Lawn. She was also the former Brother Rice High School Alumni Secretary.

Family will receive friends Monday, March 26th, 2012 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451. Funeral service, Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler Avenue, Oak Lawn. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's name to Brother Rice High School would be appreciated. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3200.