Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Vodicka passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Park Ridge on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She lived a wonderful life of 97 years. She was born in Chicago, the daughter of Matt and Jane Paskowicz.

Dottie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years , Arthur C. Vodicka, and sister Mary Jane (Anthony) Moratti. She was a loving and devoted mother to her children: Art (Mary), Bob (Anne), Nancy (Jim), and Rick. She was the proud grandma of Alex (Allison), Michael, Annie (PJ), Tom, Matt (Amy), Christopher (Jessica), Zachary (Danielle), Jeffrey (Jill), Jamie (Scott), and Doug; and 12 great-grandchildren: Alana, Alyssa, Peter, James L., Emmaline, Penny, James V., Anna, Max, Saachi, Eva and Jacob. She was also the beloved aunt of: Tony (Karol), Peggy (Bill), Sue (Bill), and Luann (Jeff) and best friend Loretta.

Dottie and Art had many close friends throughout their life. They lived in Niles and Park Ridge for 68 years. They traveled the world together and ended up settling in St. Petersburg, Florida for the winters. Dottie and Art were happiest in and around the beach and water. Dottie was also an avid swimmer and swam almost every day in the summer at Hinckley Pool in Park Ridge with her many friends at senior swim. Dottie also volunteered for over 20 years at Lutheran General Hospital and received many awards for her service. Dottie will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 am until the time of the funeral mass at 10:00 am at Our Lady Of Ransom 8300 N Greenwood, Niles, IL

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s would be appreciated. Alzheimer’s Association website: 

alz.org/walk and search for team Sunrise of Park Ridge

For Funeral Information call SKAJA Terrace Funeral Home at 847-966-7302