Dorothy C. Almberg (née Anderson), 99, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at Lightways Hospice Home, following a stroke just one week prior Dorothy was born in Chicago to Axel and Wilhelmina Anderson. She graduated from Steinmetz High School and began her career as a secretary at Hartford Insurance. During World War II, she contributed to the war effort by working at Douglas Aircraft Co. Dorothy married her beloved husband, Norman Almberg, and moved to Joliet, where they raised their four children and built a life full of love and dedication. She was the cherished mother of Ann (Paul) Abraytis, Frances (Walter) Kukkonen, Steve (Laurie) Almberg, and Mark (Sarah Staggs) Almberg. Dorothy's legacy continues through her nine grandchildren: Savannah Abraytis; John (Kristen) Kukkonen; James (Brooklyn) Kukkonen; Lori (David) Shelton; Paul Kukkonen; Anders (Caroline) Almberg; Erik Almberg; Emily (Mike O'Connell) Almberg; and Kirsten (Eric Sanchez) Almberg. She also leaves behind ten gr

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