Dorothea E. Buchanan Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 26, 2025, at the age of 77, Dorothea E. Buchanan of Saint Jacob, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois passed away. 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, Edward A. Summers and Gertrude M. Summers; her siblings, Edward, Marie (Wayne) and Roberta; her sister-in-law Shirley (Phil); and her in-laws, James Sr. and Mary Buchanan.
She is survived by: her friend Judy; her husband James Buchanan Jr.; her children, Rebecca (Arthur), Jennifer (Ray) and Scott (Sandra); her grandchildren, Logan, Mia (Monroe), Nathan, Natalie, Lara, Aston, Morgan and Valentino; her great grandchild Lyla; her brother Jim (Laura); her sister-in-law Flo; and her pet Dori Violet. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern IL, 305 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220 or Illinois Center for Autism, 548 S Ruby Ln, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
