Monday, August 29, 2011

Dolores C. Bedin: October 24, 1924 - August 23, 2011

A sad update to a story we first brought you in December regarding an elderly Rockford woman who fought for her right to remain in the hospital.

We've learned 86-year-old Dolores Bedin passed away this morning. She had been fighting pancreatic cancer. We first introduced you to Dolores when Northwestern Memorial Hospital tried to get her daughter Janet's Power of Attorney revoked so it could kick Dolores out of the hospital.

She had been there two months and felt too sick to leave. Janet blames Northwestern for sharing her mom's cat scan results five months late and feels more could have been done to slow down the cancer. Dolores grew increasingly ill over the last eight months. But her daughter says her mind remained sharp and will always be remembered as the "Italian Crocodile."

Source and Video:
Rockford Woman Who Fought Hospital Loses Battle to Cancer

See Also:
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15 comments:

Diane said...

Janet, I am so sorry you lost your Mother.

Lou said...

May God ease your pain and hold you in the palm of His hand at this difficult time.

Connie said...

My prayers are with you, Janet.

Anonymous said...

It's always hard to lost someone you love. As difficult as it may be, oftentimes, there is solace found in the fact that that loved one is no longer in pain and is at peace in Heaven. Janet, my heart and sincerest condolences go out to you for your loss.

Thelma said...

My thoughts are with you, Janet.
May you have the strength to see this through.

Mr. Sanders said...

Janet, Sorry your mother has passed. You take care of your self during this difficult time. God Bless you Janet.

Steve said...

Your Mom now smiles down upon you with great pride.

StandUp said...

Our thoughts, hearts, and sympathies are with the Bedin family today.

Anonymous said...

Bless you, Janet, and your beautiful Mother.

izzy said...

Very sorry Janet. Thank you for loving your mom in every circumstance. I am glad she has you for all time.

Betty said...

You will always be grateful for taking care of your Mother when she most needed it, Janet. I am also sorry you had to battle the hospital when your entire focus was your Mother.

God Bless You.

Sylvia said...

Deepest sympathies Janet and your family, my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Your mother is safe, she is at peace from your loving hands into God's hands.

Anonymous said...

I'm sure your Mom was a great lady. Thinking of you, Janet.

Diane said...

I am so sorry Janet. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this s time. You are an amazing daughter for the beautiful care you gave to your Mom.God Bless you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Janet, our hearts and empathy are with you. thank you for standing up to Chicago's leading hospital which is out of control with its ego. I cried when I watched the interviews by Tina Stein of you and your mother. You are eloquent and elegant and a formidable force with the blend of courage and passion and sense of doing what is right. Even though it put you in harm's way, your selflessness in standing up for your mother's rights will always be remembered and how difficult it had to be for you. I am so sorry for your loss and even sorrier a Chicago hospital felt it necessary to bully you and your mother. God Bless you.