Desiree Dollus

1962 - 2025

Desiree Dollus

March 8, 1962 - July 7, 2025

Belleville, Illinois - Desiree A. Dollus was born March 8, 1962, in Belleville, Illinois. Desiree departed this life on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh, IL. She was 63 years old.

Desiree was a graduate of Althoff Catholic High school, 1980, and North Texas State University, 1984. She had traveled to places such as Ireland, France, and almost every state in America including Alaska.

Desiree also enjoyed the little things in life. Every week, she would indulge in "Friday Fun Night" with her sister Deborah and niece Taylor. On "Friday Fun Night" they would dine at various restaurants, building relationships with the workers who eventually knew them by name.

Desiree loved to let her creativity soar through many DIY projects. She created various decorations, an inventive backyard space, and personal and sentimental gifts. For many years of her life, Desiree operated Dollus Bros Shoe Store with her mom and sister, Bridget. Growing up, she loved to help out and play around in the store then owned by her father and mother.

For many years, she anticipated Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas because she was able to prepare a feast for her guests. From homemade cheesecake to a new drink recipe, Desiree could do it all.

Left to mourn her passing is her mother, Margaret "Peggy" Dollus, nee Wehrheim; her brother, Edward Dollus; sister, Deborah (Brian) Perez, and sister Bridget Allen; her two nieces, Taylor and Rachel Perez; and her two nephews, Mitchell Perez and Stuart Allen.

Desiree was preceded in death by her father; three uncles, Bob Dollus, Tom Dollus, and Jim Wehrheim: grandparents, Lorene and Edward Dollus and Margaret and Erwin Wehrheim: and brother-in-law, Ronald Allen.

Memorials may be made to Parent Teacher Organization of Exceptional Children (PTOEC) or to Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Private services will be held at a later date.