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Dorothea Louise "Dottie" Smith

FUNERAL HOME

Nelson Funeral Home - Yorkville

1617 North Bridge Street

Yorkville, Illinois

Dorothea Smith Obituary

Smith, Dorothea Louise "Dottie" Age 78, of Bristol, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born on April 22, 1935 in Wauwatosa, WI, the daughter of James and Burdella (Schmidt) Bossard. Dottie was united in marriage on July 20, 1974 to James R. Smith and they spent the next 35 happy years together until his passing on June 6, 2009. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Dottie was a very active member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Yorkville, IL. She was a 1958 Nursing graduate of Presbyterian St. Luke's School of Nursing in Chicago, IL. Dottie was employed as a head nurse for many years at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL. She enjoyed golfing and bowling and loved spending time during the summer with her family and friends at her Wisconsin lake cabin. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Rick) Miller of Yorkville, IL, Patti (Don) Kraber of Coralville, IA, Julie (Greg) Kraber of Yorkville, IL, and Jim (Colleen) Smith of Aurora, IL; her grandchildren, Heidi Miller, Rick (Ashley) Miller, Heather Miller, Stefanie Miller, Erika (David) Camerlengo, Jay (Katrina) Kraber, Adam (Kari) Kraber, Tiffany (Justin Conrad) Kraber, Ashley (Mike) Hodous, Kyle Kraber, Abbi Smith, and Becki Smith; her great-grandchildren, Rachel Kraber, Carter Kraber, Cole Miller, McKenna Miller, and Liahna Kraber; her brothers-in-law, Charles Smith Jr. and Harold Smith; her sister-in-law, Marlene Smith; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Burdella Bossard; her husband, Jim Smith; her brother, Jim Bossard; her brother-in-law, Arthur Smith; her sisters-in-law, Muriel Moore, June Smith and Doris Smith; and her nephew, David Smith. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Homes, 410 E. Countryside Pkwy., Yorkville, IL with Pastor Michael Stoner officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Bristol, IL. Friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.

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Published by Beacon News on Jan. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothea Smith

33 Entries

Joy & Dennis Krubsack

January 13, 2014

We will miss Dottie's smiling face at Pine Lake!
Our sincere sympathy to your family.

Fran West

January 13, 2014

I'll miss you, Dottie! You were a great neighbor & friend. My condolences to all.

Rev. Michelle Oberwise Lacock

January 12, 2014

Dottie was a great lady and she will be missed!

January 10, 2014

Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I only knew Dottie from being on an advisory board at the Kendall County Health department for the past year but, I could tell immediately she was a wonderful lady. I will miss her smile . R. Mueller

Ruth Wood

January 10, 2014

My sympathy to all of Dottie's family members. I truly enjoyed working with Dottie at Fox Knoll.

Marjie Potteiger

January 10, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Dottie's family. She was a wonderful nurse and co-worker. Her patient's well-being was always most important to her. I learned a lot from her and I am thankful to her. Marjie Potteiger

January 10, 2014

Dottie and I have been Bristol friends and golf friends for many years. I will miss her.

Bruce Schmidt

January 10, 2014

I am so sorry to hear that Dottie passed. I always enjoyed visiting her and Jim when I lived in town.

Smitty

January 9, 2014

Dottie, It just won't be the same around here without you. You will be missed every day. You and your laugh will never be forgotten!

Naomi Redman

January 9, 2014

We truly will miss our Fox Bend Ladies League Player and celebrating our birthdays on the same day. Deepest sympathy to her family.

Naomi Redman

January 9, 2014

We will truly miss our Fox Bend Ladies League player and celebrating our birthdays on the same day. In deepest sympathy to the family.

Naomi Redman

January 9, 2014

Dottie will be missed at Fox Bend 18 Hole Ladies League. We celebrated our birthdays on the same day. She truly will be missed by all who knew her.

Naomi Redman

January 9, 2014

Dottie will be missed at Fox Bend 18 Hole Ladies League. We celebrated our birthdays on the same day. She truly will be missed by all that knew her.

Naomi Redman

January 9, 2014

Dottie will be missed at Fox Bend 18 Hole Ladies League. We celebrated our birthdays on the same day. She truly will be missed by all that knew her.

Linda Klein

January 9, 2014

So sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. She was always so pleasant to be around and fun to play golf with at Fox Bend. Our league will miss her. My sympathy to her family.

Naomi Townsend

January 9, 2014

I'am so very sad to hear of the great loss of such a wonderful person. It was always so nice to run in to Dottie around town! She always had a hug for everyone! She was a very special person and will be missed. My prayers will be with all her children and grandchildren, she loved you all very much.

Lois Leadley

January 9, 2014

I was very surprised to hear of the passing of our Fox Bend Ladies League Member. Dottie was truly a wonderful person....so pleasant to be with. We will miss her wonderful smile...your family must have many great memories...
Friend of Dottie's at Fox Bend Golf League, Lois Leadley

Meg Leigh

January 9, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. Dottie was such a wonderful, caring person and will be missed by all who knew her. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Bill, Shelly & Kathy Britt

January 9, 2014

So sorry to hear of Dottie's passing. She was such a wonderful person. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Terri Lundin

January 9, 2014

Dottie Smith will be missed for her smile, her love of people, her dedication to her profession, and most importantly for her compassion for the senior community. Prayers and sympathy for all in the family!

Sally Smith

January 9, 2014

So saddened to hear of Dotties passing. I will miss her smiling face at Fox Bend on Tuesdays. She was always so pleasant to be with. May God bless her entire family.

Diana Hankes-Curry

January 9, 2014

Your Mother will truly be missed. I had the pleasure of working with her at PFK for several years. All of her love and dedication that she gave the residents and the staff will never be forgotten. Dottie will always be "Loved" at PFK.

Ruth Chapek

January 9, 2014

I went to North Central College in Naperville,Il. with Dottie. We met many times for alumni events. I saw her a month ago at Miss Saigon in Aurora. We will all miss her smiling face and kind demeanor. Deepest Sympathy to the family and to Marlene Smith, my other friend from North Central College.

carol stone

January 9, 2014

The Stone's lived next door to Dottie & Jim in Bristol for years. We had good conversations along with her good cooking. I became a nurse late in life and we talked about our experices in hospital setting. She was down to earth and fun to be with. Know the kids well. Not much to say except I feel their pain.

Sarah O'Carroll

January 9, 2014

Dottie was one of the best Nurses I could have ever had the pleasure of meeting! She was one of a kind! She will be missed greatly by many! Love you Dottie! And I promise to always have the medicine done by 8 am :)

January 9, 2014

I am so sadden and shocked to hear of Dottie's passing. Mom and I met this wonderful lady when she worked at Fox Knoll. She continued to visit mom and others after her retirement. Mom was always so happy to see her. To your wonderful family...please know your mom was loved and appreciated by many. Thank you, our dear Dottie. With our deepest sympathy, Minnie McCorry and Sharon Kochlefl

Joan Campion

January 9, 2014

Dottie has been a good and faithful friend from Rush Copley Healthplex.We also shared our love for the nursing profession and compared stories.She will be greatly missed as we saw each other several times each week.Joan Campion

Lela Kraber

January 9, 2014

I always enjoyed Dottie she was such a giving person she will be missed. Peace be with her

January 9, 2014

So shocked to hear of Dotties passing. She was such a wonderful, very kind and sincere woman. She will be greatly missed, and I am grateful for having known her. Prayers for your family and for Marlene. With sincere sympathy. God Bless. Audrey Matysek

Laurie Avenarius

January 9, 2014

So sorry to see her go, she loved bowling and we always had fun.

January 9, 2014

My sympathy goes out to your family. I always enjoyed visiting with Dottie. I'm sorry I will not be there for the visitation, as I'm in Fl.

Ginny Leifheit

January 9, 2014

Dotttie was a great person and fun to play golf with. We will miss you in our early tee time at Fox Bend.

Darold,Pat and Josh Cutsinger

January 9, 2014

Dottie was a wonderful caring friend. She had a heart for nursing and nurturing. She was sensisitive to those who needed her and often visited home bound friends and people from her church family.
The Sunday morning coffee time at the Smith home was so special . Wonderful memories for us and for our children. Thank you Dottie for your friendship and for your love.

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