Ottawa, Illinois
Dorothy Jean Ollom, 83, of Ottawa, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Michael Ollom, her grandson, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, at the funeral home.
Dorothy was born on May 29, 1929, in Ottawa, to David and Mabel (Beguin) Morgan. She was a seamstress for 25 years. She married Walter ?Gene? Ollom on November 22, 1947 in Ottawa. He died on June 22, 1976. She was a big supporter of Ottawa youth sports, and avid bowler and golfer, and a big fan of the Bulls, Bears and White Sox.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol Jones of Marseilles; two sons, Bob Ollom of Marseilles and Tim (Nancy) Ollom of Palm Desert, CA; six grandchildren, Brandon and Adam Mumaugh, Michael, Kevin, David (Michelle) Ollom, and Bobbie Jean Ollom; five great grandchildren, Olivia, Coral, Michael, Evan and Isabella; two half brothers, Harold (Inez) Husted of Jacksonville, FL and David Morgan Jr. of Arizona and three half sisters, Sharon Stuepfurt, Sandra (Jerry) McIntosh and Joan (Jack) Blythe, all of Ottawa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Gene, and a son-in-law Bobby Jones.
Pallbearers will be Brandon and Adam Mumaugh, Michael, David and Kevin Ollom and Tom Ott.
Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated later.
carol,bob and tim were so sorry for your loss, we wished we could of came,mom (dorothy fowlie)had openheart surgery,your dorothy was a wonderful lady.our thoughts&prayers are with you.
janet dimmick
March 12, 2013 | Ottawa, IL
Carol, Bob, and Tim,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was a terrific lady with a great sense of humor. I was out of state when she passed, but hope to find addresses for you all...My prayers are with you.
March 11, 2013
Carol,Bobby, Tim and families, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. She was such a wonderful woman that I remember with much fondness.Your mom always made me smile whenever I saw her. She held a special place in my heart!
Carol Hickey Grieves
March 10, 2013 | Marseilles, IL
Sending Prayers. I am sorry for your loss, Dot was a wonderful Lady.
Joy Durando Klavenga
March 09, 2013 | Clinton, IA