Dolores Marie Browne, 92 of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Monee and Hazel Crest, IL, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born September 4, 1932, in Chicago, IL to the late Howard and Marie (Fernbach) Duggan. Dee began her career as a “Kelly Girl” and made her way up to Manager in the Parts Department with Mi-Jack in Hazel Crest. She was a lifelong, devout Catholic who served on the Women’s Guild at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Monee and was currently attending St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Valparaiso. Dee was also an avid golfer, a master level bridge player, and a devoted Chicago Bears and White Sox fan. She enjoyed spending time at the Banta Center in Valparaiso and playing bridge there with her friends. Dee will be remembered for her outgoing and friendly personality, and her loving and kind nature.
On September 26, 1953, Dolores married Richard “Dick” Browne, who preceded her in death in 2011. She is survived by their children: Timothy Browne of Chicago, IL, Sharon (John Dovenmuehle) Browne of Valparaiso, IN, Matthew (Tina) Browne of Stratford, WI, and Sandra (Zaheer) Ditta of Elgin, IL; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, IN. The funeral mass will begin on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 509 W. Division Rd., Valparaiso, IN. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Banta Center, 605 Beech St., Valparaiso, IN 46383.
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I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I have many fond memories of her from St. Annes. Sincere condolences to all of you. -Danielle Aubusson
I am a fellow bridge player and grew up in Flossmoor. Dee was so thrilled when there were plans to go back to Aurelio’s Pizza and often mentioned that to me. She would have enjoyed knowing that she and the Pope hang out at the same pizza parlor. -Nancy Bell
Dee was my partner at bridge at Banta last month. She could run circles around me. Will miss her, -Jim Hutton
