Dorothy M. Schluter, 92, of Quincy, IL formerly of Bowen, IL passed away peacefully at 12:07 pm Friday October 10, 2025 at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL.
She was born on April 11, 1933 in Coatsburg, IL to Elmer and Freda Hyer- Stansbery. She was united in marriage to Kenneth A. Schluter on April 11, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage, IL. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2021.
Dorothy was a 1951 graduate of Bowen High School. She was employed at the Bowen State Bank for 42 years and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowen, IL. Dorothy was a loving wife, homemaker, and stay at home mother. She sold Avon for many years, was a notary public, Sunday School teacher and a loyal friend to many people in the Bowen area.
She is survived by 2 sons; Kent (Wendy) Schluter of Lake St. Louis, MO, Keith (Kathryn) Schluter of Macomb, IL, a daughter, Karen (David) Janssen of Augusta, IL 8 grandchildren, 11great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Clyde Stansbery.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday October 17, 2025 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, IL by Rev. Mark Hanson. Burial will be in Bowen cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of services Friday . Memorial contributions may be made to Bowen Cemetery Association. The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, IL is handling arrangements.
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Nancy March
October 16, 2025
Dorothy was a beautiful person! I loved her and taking care of her hair at Good Sam! I will miss her
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Terri Woolfolk
October 14, 2025
I had the privilege of seeing Miss Dorothy every day for the past few years. I will miss her a lot. She always was cheerful, kind, caring and encouraging to all us at Good Samaritan. I will always remember her helping us whether it was passing out hymnals or pushing other people in their wheelchairs. She always had a hug for you when you needed it. RIP SWEET LADY!
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