Dolores Elaine "Doe" Danz

Dolores Elaine "Doe" Danz obituary

Dolores Elaine "Doe" Danz

Dolores Danz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Sep. 18, 2025.
Dolores Elaine Danz, nee Kuehnlein, age 91, of Freeburg, IL, born Friday, April 20, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her niece's home.

Dolores was a retired clerk for U.S.F.& G. In her younger years, she loved to crochet, bowl, bake and was an avid reader. She treasured the time spent with her sisters, brother and their families. In her older years, she loved to play the slots, work puzzles, and was a big fan of Law & Order (Criminal Intent and the Original Series), professional golf and professional tennis. She always cherished spending time with her family and they will miss her deeply.

She was preceded in death by her:

Husband, James Danz
Parents, Henry and Mary Ellen, nee Ryan, Kuehnlein
Sisters:

Anna Marie Tritley
Margaret Stuempler
Mary Ellen Eden
Doris Sterr

Brother, John "Jack" Kuehnlein
Nephew, Dennis Derfler
3 Nieces:

Joan Stuempler
Carol Pulley
Patricia Wiegand

Surviving are her:

Nieces and Nephews:

Jim (Robbin) Sterr
Greg (Balinda) Tritley
Mary Kay Derfler
Lee Ann (Roland) Fricke

Great nieces and nephews:

Bob Pulley
Elaine Morris
Steve Pulley
Shaun Tritley
Melissa (Duane) Manzer
Matthew (Amanda) Derfler
Aaron Sterr
Brandon (Brooke) Sterr
Jonathon Tritley
Jordan (Kerri) Fricke
Nicholas (Katy) Derfler
Jacob Sterr
Amber Wiegand
Elizabeth Sterr
Alex (Madelyn) Fricke
Jared Fricke

Great-great nieces and nephews:

Zach Morris
Sarah (Jake) Kelly
Ava Manzer
Madeline Manzer
Grayson Derfler
Harper Derfler
William Derfler
Evelyn Fricke
Lillian Manzer
Nolan Speight
Lucy Sterr
Lucas Derfler
Piper Sterr
Isabelle Fricke
Hayes Fricke

Great-great-great nieces:

Payton Kelly
Kailey Kelly

The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Alan and AJ Banks for their care and friendship to Doe over the last several years. Thank you, also, to the Hospice of Southern Illinois team especially Liz and Mesha for their care and compassion to Doe and our family during this difficult time. A special thanks to Dr. Todd Vonderheide and staff for the care they gave to our aunt.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

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Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

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