Dorothy Mansholt Obituary
In loving memory of Dorothy Mansholt of Litchfield, Illinois, who departed this world on April 17, 2026 at the age of 93. Dorothy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore William and Amanda Wilhelmina Klekamp (Sewing); her spouse Lorman Maynard Mansholt; her siblings, Bernice Ostermann and William Klekamp; and her in-laws, Walter Ostermann, Bob, Verda Bussmann and Wilbur Goebel.
She is survived by: her daughters, Jane Martin (Jim) of Litchfield and Nancy Hyam (Scott Cossiboom) of Litchfield; her grandchildren, Ryan Dougherty (Jessica), Erik Hyam (Meghan), Renee Wynn (John), Erin Dougherty, Stephanie Clayton (John), Chris Martin (Carrie), Brad Martin (Darchelle) and Jeff Martin (Heather); her great grandchildren, Megan, Nolan, Nathan Dougherty, Bennett, Fletcher Hyam, Abby Barcum (Eric), Kelly Bergman (Diana), Andrew Bergman, Nicholas Farrar (Brigid), Eden Kresko, Reid Kresko, Hayden Johnson, Abri, Julian, Finley, Addy and Colton Martin; her great great grandchildren, Mia Choc, Avery, Lainey, Perry Barcum, Tegan and Torin Bergman; her extended family, Brian, Chad Cossiboom (Holly), Beth Lackey (Jason), Abby, Noah, Jude and Micah Cossiboom; and her in-laws, Elva Klekamp, Orville, Carol Mansholt and Iona Goebel.
Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or School, 1301 N. State St., Litchfield, IL 62056 or the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, 334 Old Route 66 N., Litchfield, IL 62056.
