Doris Ann "Dorie" Rasmusen

Doris Ann "Dorie" Rasmusen obituary, Huntley, IL

Doris Ann "Dorie" Rasmusen

Doris Rasmusen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James A. O'Connor Funeral Home - Huntley on Jul. 11, 2025.

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Doris Ann "Dorie" Rasmusen, 76, of Huntley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family July 5, 2025, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington.
She was born June 30, 1949, in Chicago, the daughter of Donald and Doris (Landstrom) Kerr. She married Ronald L. Rasmusen on November 6, 1976, in Huntley.
She is survived by her children, Dede (Kory) Larson, and Ronald L."Ronnie Jr." (Angela) Rasmusen; grandchildren, Brent Drevalas, and Alex Martini; sisters & brothers, Evie Kerr (Wayne Berry), Shelly (Aaron) Poling, and Frank Egger Jr.; sisters-in-law, Sue Fruin, Marina Rasmusen, and Barb Kerr; dear friend, Lorraine Moore; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ron; brother, Richard Kerr; and brothers-in-law. Larry Rasmusen & Dan Fruin.
Private graveside services will be in Huntley Cemetery on Sat. July 26th. Following graveside services, a Celebration of Dorie's life will take place from 11am to 3 pm at the Huntley American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dorie's name may be directed to JourneyCare Hospice or Animal House Shelter, 13005 Ernesti Rd., Huntley, IL 60142

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