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Dorothy Winston Obituary
East Peoria woman was 102
EAST PEORIA - Dorothy Ann Winston, 102, of East Peoria passed away at 10:33 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria.
Born Feb. 14, 1910, in Trenton, N.J., to Frank and Marie (Gillen) Zeis, she married Robert Watson Winston on Sept. 10, 1933, in Trenton, N.J. He died July 21, 1999, in East Peoria.
She was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
Surviving is one son, Patrick Henry (Karen Ann Prendergast) Winston of Concord, Mass.; and one granddaughter, Sarah Madeleine Winston of Concord.
Mrs. Winston had been a member of the East Peoria Women's Club for more than 50 years and also had belonged to the Optimist Club.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Deacon Ernie Whited of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin officiated. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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tammy Cheney
September 21, 2012
Patrick,so sorry or the passing of your mother .I had the privilege to care for her for.She was a sweet lady, please take care
jim and pat Reay
September 19, 2012
So sorry for your loss.Sweetest lady in the whole world!!!
September 18, 2012
pat, my condolence..your mother was a very kind person.
best to you and family
Ira
Cheryl Uphoff
September 17, 2012
Dorothy was a sweet lady and I enjoyed talking to her when I took walks on Fondulac Drive.
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September 16, 2012
Pat, you have my sympathy on the death of your Mother.
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