Kathy has asked me to post this for her.

It is with a great sense of loss and release that I announce the passing of my mother, Dodi Kallick, on March 30, 2007.

Born Dolores Bea Caplow on Nov. 26, 1929 in Chicago, Dodi (as she was known by all) spent her whole life in the Chicago area, which she loved. She was a painter, sculptor, artist's model, quilter, doll-maker, fabric artist, musician and music teacher.

A pivotal member of the folk revival in Chicago, Dodi was instrumental in the forming of the Chicago folk scene of the late 1950s and '60s, the founding of the Old Town School of Folk Music, and the launching of performance venues such as The No Exit Cafe, It's Here, Poor Richard's, The Earl Of Old Town, and many others. In addition, she helped introduce the sound of the mountain dulcimer, as well as a wide variety of traditional music, to the urban folk audience.

Dodi is survived by daughters Katherine Kallick and Sarah Kallick; son Steven Kallick; grandchildren Jennifer Waller, Madeline Thompson, Jeremy Kallick, Joshua Kallick, Mattias Vanderwerf, and Emily Vanderwerf; sister Sharon Caplow Todd; niece Delia Todd; and former husband Bruce Kallick.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to StreetWise, The Old Town School of Folk Music Teaching Program, or Seasons Hospice.

The family invites you to join them in a memorial gathering for Dodi Kallick at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave. (at Dempster), Evanston, IL, on Saturday, May 26, 2007, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

Kathy Kallick
KathyK@kathykallick.com