It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Clara Ladage of Waverly, Illinois, born in Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn 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, William Kochman and Clara Shimanski Kochman; her husband Orville Theodore Ladage; her children, Diane Ladage and Duane Ladage; and her siblings, William, Herbert, Arnold, Charles and Esther Theilen.

She is survived by : her children, Daryl Ladage of Chatham, Delores "Lori" Ruyle (Don) of Waverly and Daniel Ladage (Kelli) of Litchfield Park; her grandchildren, Jennifer Schlau, Emily Jackson, Clarke Ladage, Bryce Ruyle, Brayden Ruyle, Josalynn Sanchez, Phylisha Ayala, Kelsey Gaines and Lindsey Gaines; and her siblings, Carol Oldani, Janet Hazlett and Jerry Kochman. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church and sent to Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, 349 E. Tanner, Waverly, Il. 62692.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Airsman-Hires Funeral Home