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The Midlothian Historical Society has lost another good friend. One of the Historical Society's founding commissioners, a driving force, and its former Chairman, Dorothy Wagner Oleshko, passed away on September 2nd at the age of 87. Dorothy was a Midlothian kid who was totally committed her whole life to making her hometown the best it could be. With her late husband Wally, she was one of our homegrown gems. Both Dorothy and Wally Oleshko have an incredible record of volunteerism and involvement in this community. The Park District Maintenance Garage on Kedzie is named in honor of Wally.
Dorothy and Wally Oleshko raised their 5 daughters and 1 son in Midlothian. They were involved parents, and so Dorothy volunteered at St. Christopher School, served on the School Board there, was an officer in the Babe Ruth Baseball League, held many offices in the St Christopher Rosary/Altar Society, formed the first choir at St. Christopher Parish where she also was a volunteer for everything imaginable. Dorthy also sang with other choirs and volunteered at Oak Forest Hospital for 10 years. A prolific writer, Dorothy's works frequently appeared in the church bulletin and newspaper. She is also a published poet in "Poetic Voices of America."
Along with Maribeth Ziebell, another lifelong resident who passed away in May of 2009 at the age of 90, Dorothy served the Historical Society as a valuable eyewitness to Midlothian's history. Dorothy and Maribeth are both sorely missed, but fortunately their legacy lives on at the Midlothian Historical Society. Stop by on the first or third Saturdays of each month from 11 AM until 2 PM and take a look. And, a word to Dorothy and Maribeth - "Thanks for the memories."
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