Dorothy Dotty Pals, nee Tanis, age 72, of Thornton, IL passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Dorothy is survived by two brothers: Wesley A. (Diane) Tanis Jr. and Robert C. (Cindy) Tanis; two nieces: Jenny(Todd) Thatcher and Pam Tanis; and one great nephew: Michael Thatcher. Visitation Monday, October 19, 2009 from 3:00 P.M. " 8:00 P.M. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd. St.(Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home with services conducted by Rev. Ken Kuiper. Interment, Homewood Memorial Gardens " Homewood, IL. For Further Information 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com