Dorothy Marie Wilson's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Steeleville, Illinois

Dorothy Marie Wilson

January 31, 1928 - October 7, 2025 (97 years old)

Steeleville, Illinois

Dorothy Marie Wilson's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Steeleville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home

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Dorothy Marie Wilson

January 31, 1928 - October 7, 2025 (97 years old)

Steeleville, Illinois

Dorothy Marie Wilson Obituary

The memory of Dorothy Marie Wilson of Steeleville, Illinois, who passed away on October 7, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Marie Wilson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Riemer and Marie Riemer (Heinks); and her husband Melvin Wilson. She is survived by: her children, Jerry Wilson (Judy) of Steeleville, IL, Joan Dotson (Dave) of Sparta, IL and Connie Gaertner (Stan) of Ellis Grove, IL; her grandchildren, Jennifer Wilson, Christina Dunnigan (Josh), Steven Dotson (Brittney Crain), Kelly Walls (Dane) and Molly Ebers (Curtis); and her great grandchildren, Caitlin Dunnigan, John Dunnigan, Khloe Dotson, Aubrey Armstrong, Hoyt Walls, Reese Ebers Gatlin Walls and Gracelynn Ebers. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Peace Lutheran Church (303 N Mulberry St, Steeleville, IL 62288).

Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 09

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wilson's Funeral Home
206 S 5th St, Ava, IL 62907

Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Wilson's Funeral Home
206 S 5th St, Ava, IL 62907

Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Peace Lutheran Church
303 N Mulberry St, Steeleville, IL 62288

Fri

Oct 10

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Peace Lutheran Church
303 N Mulberry St, Steeleville, IL 62288

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