Dorothy E. Ford, 87 of Dyer, IN formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She is survived by her sons: Patrick (Anna) Ford of Mesa, AZ and Michael (Deborah) Ford of Dyer, IN; daughter: Kelly (Fred) Kazmierski of Palmer, AK; grandchildren: Katherine (Tyler) Schilling, Kevin Ford, Sean and Meghan Kazmierski; great granddaughter: Scarlett Schilling; sister: Bernice (late Henry) Mitchell; sister-in-law: Geraldine (late Raymond) Clay; Preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years: William and brother: Harold Murphy Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be on Thursday at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Dorothy was a retired secretary at the University of Chicago. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and caring grandmother.