Dorothy was the youngest of six children, Harold, Walter, Virginia, Charles, and Martha. After retiring from South Western Bell Co., Dorothy and John relocated to Central Missouri in 1976, where they bought a small farm.
Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Orthwein (Walter) and Betty S. Eller; one son, John J. Williams II (Phyllis); grandchildren, Laura Orthwein, Elizabeth Lawing (Sean), George Orthwein (Christina), Geoffrey Orthwein (Danielle), Daniel Eller (Lisa), Melissa Brown (Ian), Trevor Eller (Miriam) and Adrianne Miller (Jeff); 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and one great-granddaughter.
A private family graveside will be held on Friday, June 12, at Sunset Memorial Park near St. Louis.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia.
Dorothy was the youngest of six children, Harold, Walter, Virginia, Charles, and Martha. After retiring from South Western Bell Co., Dorothy and John relocated to Central Missouri in 1976, where they bought a small farm.
Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Orthwein (Walter) and Betty S. Eller; one son, John J. Williams II (Phyllis); grandchildren, Laura Orthwein, Elizabeth Lawing (Sean), George Orthwein (Christina), Geoffrey Orthwein (Danielle), Daniel Eller (Lisa), Melissa Brown (Ian), Trevor Eller (Miriam) and Adrianne Miller (Jeff); 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and one great-granddaughter.
A private family graveside will be held on Friday, June 12, at Sunset Memorial Park near St. Louis.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia.
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