Visitation:
Monday, November 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon at
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur
Service:
Noon on Monday at the church
Funeral home:
Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes
Obituary
Dorothy Ann (Gosda) Klockenga, 91, of
Decatur passed away Wednesday October 30, 2024 at
Vonderlieth Living Center, Mt. Pulaski.
Visitation will be Monday, November 4, 2024, from 10
a.m. to noon at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur.
Funeral services will follow at noon, at the church.
Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery, Decatur.
Dorothy’s request for memorials is that donations
should be given to Pilgrim Lutheran Church or Camp
CILCA, 4124 County Rd 4 1/2 W, Cantrall, IL 62625,
instead of purchasing flowers in her honor.
Dorothy was born February 19, 1933, in Atlanta, the
daughter of William A. and Lillian (Gimbel) Gosda.
She married Darrell Klockenga on February 20, 1954,
in Lincoln. He preceded her in death on June 16,
2000.
Dorothy was an active member of Pilgrim Lutheran
Church. She loved working in her yard and kept it
picture perfect. Dorothy was passionate about giving
back to her community, enjoyed volunteering at
McKinley Court, converting books to Braille through
LSA, and loved delivering Meals on Wheels with her
husband.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Nancy McGlade
of Decatur, Lori Woodruff (John) of Charleston, IL;
grandchildren: Brandi McGlade, Tiffany Snow
(Kenneth), Sabrina Fawcett (Joe), Megan Woodruff;
great grandchildren: Keaton Snow, Emmalynn Snow,
Hudson Snow, Cameron McGlade, John Fawcett, Stella
Fawcett; and sister, Rose Singley.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents,
husband Darrell, and 11 brothers and sisters.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the
family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes
at
www.brintlingerandearl.com
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