Dorothy M. Owens' Obituary
Dorothy M. Owens, 92, of Fort Myers, FL (formerly of Forsyth), passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, FL.
Dorothy was born November 20, 1922 in Mt. Olive, IL, the daughter of William R. and Anna (Schweatfeger) Clark. Dorothy enjoyed playing Bridge, participated in the Garden Club, and loved listening to piano music. Most of all, she loved being with her family and friends. Dorothy married Weldon Owens on June 27, 1942, in St. Charles, MO. He preceded her in death in 1990.
Dorothy leaves behind her son, Dennis (Peggy) Owens of Fort Myers, FL; daughter, Patricia (James) Collado of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Sean (Charmaine) Smith of Little Rock, AR, Ian (Bobbie Jo) Smith of Rapid City, SD; great-grandchild, Jessika Beddeo Smith of Deatsville, AL; and godson, Ron (Suzanne) Scharf of St. Louis, MO.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Weldon; parents; brother, Leo Clark; and sisters, Mabel Roche and Norma Fritzsche.
A memorial graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015, in Harvel Cemetery in Harvel, IL with Pastor Larry Moslener officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Dorothy may be made to your favorite organization.
The family of Dorothy M. Owens is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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