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Death Notice: Violet M. Dawson, 94

Service is Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran.

Violet M. Dawson, 94, of Oak Brook, formerly of Elmhurst, has died.

Mrs. Dawson was a grandmother of six and was an active member of the Elmhurst Garden Club, Tree Town Garden Club and National Garden Clubs Inc.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Road in Elmhurst. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 345 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst.

Read the full obituary on the Chicago Tribune website.

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