Dorothy J. Christenberry Obituary
The passing of Dorothy J. Christenberry of Paris, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 15, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archie Knoll and Flora Knoll (Sawyer); her husband Melvin L. Christenberry, Sr.; and her siblings, Shirley Belcher, Homer Knoll, Junior Knoll, Flora Ouellette and Doris Wilson (John Knoll).
She is survived by: her children, Melvin Christenberry, Jr. (Teresa) of Paris, Kathy Johnson (Kyle) of Paris, Robert Christenberry (Kibbie) of Pekin, Shelly Wilson (Sam) of Decatur, Peggy Weddle (Darrin) of Columbia, Christy Buchanan (Benjamin) of Vermilion and Michael Christenberry (Leanna) of Brocton; her grandchildren, Ashley, Cody, Sheila, Arron, Carley, Chaslyn, Octavia, Victoria, Zebulun, Jonathan, Heather, Chelsy, Jacob, Chandra, Jeremy, Briana, Hailey, Coltin, Chandara, Shaylun, Mialynn, Saydin, Mydinn, Vadulyn and Vlaydinn; and her brother Donald Knoll (Joyce) of Paris. She is also survived by thirty three great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Compassionate Food Pantry.
