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Dorothy Dobbs Obituary
Dorothy was born on November 28, 1927, in Ottawa, Ill. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Katherine Sartini, of Ottawa. She was married to Richard Dobbs, also of Ottawa, and had two children: Steve and Debbie.
Dorothy was the secretary for the Superintendent of Lasalle County Schools until she retired. She and her husband, Richard, moved from Ottawa to Lake Hartwell, Ga., in 1983. They enjoyed living together on the lake until Richard passed away on March 2, 2002.
Dorothy moved from the lake to St. Mary's Highland Hills Village, Athens, on February 6, 2012, where she enjoyed her many new friends until her death.
Survivors include her son, Steve Dobbs; daughter, Debbie (T.J.) Galvin; grandchildren, Casey and Tag Galvin, Nicole (Matt) Neulander, and Brittany Dobbs; great-grandchildren, Madison, Jack, and J.D. Neulander; sister, Mary (Bob) Preston, and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, at Sharon Presbyterian Church, in Hartwell.
In lieu of flowers, special memorials can be made to the Garden at Sharon Presbyterian Church.
Strickland Funeral Home, of Hartwell, is in charge of all arrangements. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.
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September 9, 2012
Steve & Debbie,
Words cannot express the loss that you are experiencing on the passing of your Mother. Know that She is with your Dad, no more suffering and She is shining down on all of us.
Mom and I send our heartfelt prayers,
Larry, Juanita and Edna Dixon
Lesa Rago
September 8, 2012
Dear Debbie and Steve, we were so very sad to hear of your mothers passing this last week and know how hard it is get through each day when your hearts are so heavy and hoping to wake up from a dream and have everything back.I will just say that your parents were two of the nicest people our family ever had the honor of knowing and that the world is a much better place because they were a part of it for so many years.Your mother was always so sweet and kind, never a mean word about anyone, a pleasure to be with even when she was not feeling her best. She had an easy laugh and even the kids wanted to jump on the golf cart and go say hi to Dorothy and ask her over to dinner every visit, and she always came if she felt up to it and shared old family stories about you two kids, Dick and herself, we will miss her terribly. Please feel free to call if you need anything, we love you all and feel as if we have lost a close reletive ourselve's.Sincerely the Aman's and Ragos
September 8, 2012
Steve and Deb,
Very sorry about your Mom -- I will never forget the day we got the call from the moving company bringing everything down as your parents were getting settled into their new lives in Hartwell. My Mom had to go out there and give them the news -- WOW -- talk about starting over. Deb -- my parents always loved seeing you come into our office to visit.
Take care -- there is truly nothing that will ever compare to losing your Mom.
Love ya !!
Jimmy Moore
September 8, 2012
Debbie and Steve we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom! We thought the world of Dorothy and know she will be dearly missed! Dan, Carol Walters and family!
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