Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Hamilton Funeral Home - Clayton

200 N. Jefferson St.

Clayton, Illinois

Doris Sweeting Obituary

Doris J. Sweeting, 90, of Clayton, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Born February 8, 1935, in Brown County, Illinois, Doris was the daughter of Robert and Gladys Clark Grist. She married Wayne D. Sweeting on July 31, 1952, in Quincy. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2006.

Doris enjoyed traveling, riding Gold Wing motorcycles, dancing, and especially decorating for Christmas-something she looked forward to each year. She loved her cowgirl boots, diamond art, and noodle making.

Doris worked alongside her husband, operating Sweeting Motor Service and Sweeting Gift Shop in Clayton for many years.

Survivors include her son, Russ Sweeting of Clayton; her daughter, Beth Spann and her husband Steve, also of Clayton; her grandchildren: Allen Sweeting and his wife Jenny of Columbia, MO; Chris Johnson of Clayton; Katrina Nixon and her husband Kale of Kahoka, MO; and Kandy (Renee) Spann of Barry. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Maddox, Braxton, Lexy, Zeke Sweeting, Valerie (Luke) Shinn, Jorden (Molly) Still, Jakob (Jaelyn) Still, Koy, Kayne, Kennyck, and Kyper Nixon, and her great-great-granddaughter, Charlotte Still.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister, Virginia Couch; and her brother, Robert Lee Grist.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the First Federated Church of Clayton. Burial will follow at Lierly Cemetery, Clayton.

Visitation will be held Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lierly Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.hamiltonfuneralhomes.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig on May 9, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Sweeting

Sponsored by Hamilton Funeral Home - Clayton.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Diana Black Borders

May 13, 2025

To the family, what a sweet, sweet lady Doris was. As a very young girl I can remember being at their home..my parents ran the auto parts store and my Dad, John Black, stopped at their shop. My sympathy to all of you..May she rest in peace! She was one of the best!!
Diana Black Borders

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Doris Sweeting's name

Memorial Events
for Doris Sweeting

May

12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hamilton Funeral Homes - Clayton

200 N. Jefferson St, Clayton, IL 62324

May

13

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Federated Church

101 E Main St, Clayton, IL 62324

Funeral services provided by:

Hamilton Funeral Home - Clayton

200 N. Jefferson St., Clayton, IL 62324

How to support Doris's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Doris Sweeting's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more