Dorothy Irene Haskell

LATHAM - Dorothy Irene Haskell, 82, of Latham, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Heartland Health Care, Decatur, Illinois. As she wished, her body was left to science through the Anatomical Gift Association . There will be no formal funeral service. A memorial service for family will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, will be handling the arrangements. Dorothy was born on October 19, 1927 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Emily Willets. She married Kenneth Doyle Haskell on December 6, 1945. She worked alongside her husband at Haskell Phosphate and Limestone in Latham until their retirement. She was actively involved with family and the communities of Latham, Warrensburg and Decatur volunteering at civic and church organizations. After retirement she enjoyed boating, traveling and working at their Vandalia farm. Surviving are her children, Cynthia Bade (Don) of Momence, Carol Kessler (Dave) of Shelbyville, Dave Haskell (Karyn) of Decatur, daughter-in-law Janet Haskell of Muscatine, Iowa: grandchildren Todd Novak of Chicago, Sara Smith (Darren) of Decatur, Matt Haskell of Gilbert, AZ, Melinda Herrod (Rick) of Smithboro, and Aric Haskell of Fenton, MO: great-grandchildren Kasee Herrod, Aric Stephen Haskell, Angela Haskell, Devin and Blake Smith: sister Betty Blakeman of Little River, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth, son Stephen Lee Haskell, sister Shirley Heise, and brother Jim Dale Willets. The family would like to thank Dr. Estrada-Garcia and the staff at Cancer Care Specialists and the staff and nurses at Heartland. A special thank you to the staff and the many friends she made at Keystone Meadows. Memorials may be given in her memory to the United Methodist Church of Latham or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlinger andearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp