Dorothy Stofferahn Zion, Illinois Obituary

Dorothy Stofferahn

Dorothy R. Stofferahn ,97, passed away peacefully at her home on April 27, 2022. Dorothy was born on June 5, 1924 in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of William and Jennie (Noxon) Tjader. <br><br>Dorothy worked at Marshall Fields in downtown Chicago, IL and watched the WWII marches. She married Norm Stofferahn on December 31, 1947 and then moved to Winthrop Harbor, IL. There they raised two children, Kathie (Rick) Yecoshenko, and Mark (Terri) Stofferahn.<br><br>Dorothy loved going to Minocqua,WI to go snowmobiling, and fishing with her husband, and family. In her spare time she knitted, and read books. She was a member of Zion Faith Homes, Christian Assembly of God, and Journey Church. <br><br>Dorothy is survived by her children; grandchildren Todd (Janelle) Yecoshenko, Troy Yecoshenko, Justin (Diana) Stofferahn, Brandon (Crystal) Stofferahn, Sara (John)Baldwin; thirteen great-grandchildren, Madison, Addy, Cooper, Brooke, Cash, Kylee, Haylee, Tyler, Nick, Austin, Auvrey, Ryleigh, Easton. <br><br>She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Warren & Richard Tjader; and grandson Trent Yecoshenko. <br><br>Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 5:00 p.m., at Journey Church, 10700 75t Street, Kenosha, WI 53142.<br><br>In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
June 5, 1924 - April 27, 202206/05/192404/27/2022
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Bruce & Denise fossen
May 6, 2022
Our warmest condolences,
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May 6, 2022
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May 5, 2022
With loving sympathies, Brian and Jan, Jennifer, Kristen, Lisa, Kim, Katie, Andrea, Karian & families
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Tom Winans
May 4, 2022
Oh the Memories of working for your Dad at the Citgo in the Harbor, and your Mom appearing frequently with her humor and laughter. She knew how to entertain.
Cherish her Memory as you Celebrate her life.
Tom and Shirley Winans
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From all of us at Caring Hands Day Care Center
May 3, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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Smith Elizabeth
May 2, 2022
Dear Kathy and Mark,
So sorry to hear about your mom. I believe that she is now free from any pain and suffering and is now home with your Dad.
When I think of your mom, I always remember her Strawberry Ice Cream Pie, her quick wit and those memorable trips to th... Continue Reading
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Marilyn Straube
May 2, 2022
Dorothy and Norm such good friends with my parents. We shared some good times on the snow mobile trails in the Minocqua area. I loved when they would visit at our house, the laughter was the best medicine!
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May 2, 2022
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