Dorothy Veach Obituary
We announce the death of Dorothy Veach (Bloomington, Illinois), who passed away on August 26, 2026. Dorothy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Veach to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Bechtel and Frances Kollman Bechtel; her sons, Daniel Gaines and John Gaines; and her siblings, Jack Bechtel, Fredrick Bechtel and Joann Krumholz.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Dawdy (Henry) and Steven Veach (Kristy); her daughter-in-law Rebecca Gaines; and her grandchildren, Jason Gaines (Amy), Angela Thomason (Aaron), Andrew Kiper, Jarett Gaines, Jessica Gaines of LaFayette, OH, Aaron Gaines, Sarah Dawdy, Hayden Veach, Austin Veach, Zackary Dawdy (Maddie), Ava Staley, Jacqueline Toon, Katalyn Dragovan, Kristin Crutchley and Ronny Toon. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church.
