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Dorothy HANDWERK Obituary
Dorothy
Handwerk
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Dorothy Handwerk, 92, of Springfield, died at 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Concordia Lutheran Village.
She was born July 17, 1922, in Glen Falls, N.Y., to Clinton D. and Elsie Finch Howe. She married Charles E. Handwerk on Sept. 27, 1947, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2007.
Survivors include one daughter, Janice (Jay) Barnard of Springfield; two sons, Edward (Georgia) Handwerk of Friendswood, Texas and Gary (Nancy) Handwerk of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren: Brian Barnard, Mindy (Tim) Dorsey, Nick Handwerk and Shana Handwerk; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Ralph and Donald Howe.
Dorothy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she was formerly involved with several committees. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading, baking and was a seamstress. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Randy Western, Dr. Brett Western, Dr. David Dodwell and Dr. Donald Graham and their Staffs' for the excellent care and concern shown to Dorothy and her family. They would also like to thank the staff at Concordia Village for their genuine care of Dorothy during her stay.
Visitation: 9:30-11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Concordia Village Chapel.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Concordia Village Chapel with Pastor Greg Busboom officiating.
Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2015, at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John's Lutheran Church.
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Meghan Graham
April 7, 2015
Dorthy was amazing women! I was one of her waitresses at Concordia Village and everyday I saw her beautiful face I just smiled. I sat down with her a couple times to talk with her and she loved crack a joke once in a while. I will miss her dearly and I wish I could of gone to her service. But I am sending my prayers to her family. God bless you.
Ron and Cindy Engstrom
March 9, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunately, we are in Florida so can't be there, but know that you are in our prayers. She was such a sweet lady.
Melissa Alexander
March 5, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Dots passing, my husband told me the day it happened, she was my favorite "neighbor" to take care of. I will miss her greatly!! She was a wonderful lady, always with a smile on her face and always making me sing to her every morning, while I was helping her get ready. I loved her like she was my own grandmother and thought of her as nothing less! Rip Grandma Dot, I love you and will see you again one day in heaven! My heartfelt condolences go out to her wonderful children and family, God bless you all, Dot loved you all dearly and was very grateful for all that you did for her!! May God get you through this difficult time and give you comfortable!
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