Dorothy Ritnour Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothy Ritnour of Creston, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Ritnour to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Orley Virgil and Fern Grace Dillinger (Ross); her husband Russell; her son Greg Brokaw; her siblings, Virgil Dillinger, Florence Thompson, Darlene Miller and Doris Cooney; and her siblings-in-law, Alice Dillinger, Luther "Bud" Thompson, Joe Miller and Karmit Cooney.
She is survived by: her children, Christine O'Clair of Creston, Iowa, Angela White (Ron) of Creston, Iowa, Randall Ritnour (Vanessa Emlich) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Lendall Ritnour (Marlene) of Roca, Nebraska; her daughter-in-law Sherry Parker of Prescott, Iowa; her grandchildren, Stacie Brokaw (Travis Host), Alex Brokaw (Dakota), Jason Brokaw, Justin Brokaw, Amanda Brundage (Trent Tillman), Christina Borgia, Christall Ritnour, Spencer Ritnour and Shelbie Ritnour; and her brothers, Ralph Dillinger (Jan) of Creston and Wayne Dillinger (Marilyn) of Dawson, Illinois. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren; several bonus grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Creston &/or the Saint Rescue for cats.
