Dorothy Ann Kogut

Dorothy Ann Kogut, née Snarski, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Oak Forest at the age of 93. She was born on July 28, 1933, in Chicago, and lived a life defined by devotion, love, and deep commitment to her family.

Dorothy was a high school graduate who dedicated herself to her home and family as a housewife. She was known as a loving and devoted woman, and those qualities shaped the life she built and the relationships she treasured. Her family was the center of her world, and among her proudest accomplishments were her children, her grandchildren, and the blessing of being married for 70 years.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Kogut, with whom she shared seven decades of marriage. She also leaves behind her children, Marilyn Blake, Edward Kogut, and Tom Kogut. Dorothy’s family circle also includes her son-in-law, Steve Blake, and her daughters-in-law, Barbara Kogut and April Kogut. Her love continues through her grandchildren, Robert Laverty, Jay Blake, Joey Kogut, Jacqueline Kogut, Alex Kogut, and Zack Kogut, and through her great-grandchild, Diana Laverty. The family she nurtured so faithfully stands as a lasting reflection of the loving and devoted life she lived.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Sophie Snarski; her father, Henry Snarski; and her brother, Eddie Snarski.

She will be remembered with love for her steady devotion, her caring heart, and the strength of the family she helped create. Her memory will remain a comfort and a blessing to all who knew and loved her.