Dorothy W. Bruntjen, 90 of Illiopolis, passed away at 9:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in St. John’s Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday January 16, 2012 in the Christian Church of Illiopolis (D.O.C.) with Rev. Melissa Ebken officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Illiopolis. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 3:00 p.m. till 6:00p.m., Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the church. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Christian Church of Illiopolis (D.O.C.)
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Dorothy was born June 21, 1921 in Illiopolis at her family farmstead, the daughter of James Elmer and Elizabeth Limney (Kaylor) Baker. She married John Harding Bruntjen on July 4, 1943. He preceded her in death on January 3, 1986. She was a graduate of Lincoln College and went on to graduate from Nursing School at St. John’s School of Nursing, Springfield. She was a member of the Christian Church of Illiopolis (D.O.C.) where she served as both an elder and deacon of the church. She was a member of Christian Women’s Fellowship and the D.A.R. She along with her husband farmed for their lifetime in the Illiopolis Area. She was a member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau and the Lady Landowners of Sangamon County.
Surviving is her children: Gail Elizabeth Bruntjen of Longmont, CO, Rise` Lynn Brown of Mechanicsburg, IL Carol Ann Phillips and her husband Don of Sherman, IL, John Stanley Bruntjen and his wife Brenda of Illiopolis and Michael Andrew Bruntjen and his wife Diana of Forsyth, IL; grandchildren: Amanda Joan Cronin and her husband William, James Richard Shears and his wife Ann, Rochelle Lynn Shears, Gretchen Elizabeth Ruebner, Lindsey Alise`Stewart and her husband Grant, John Baker Bruntjen, Olivia Marie Bruntjen, Adam Michael Bruntjen and his wife Beth, and Eric William Bruntjen; great grandchildren: Lucia Gail Cronin, Jeremiah James Cronin, Cassidy Smith, Chelsi Brown and her husband Brett, Clayton Shears, Carson Shears; great-great granddaughter: Audrey Rose Brown; nephews: James William Baker III and his wife Andrea and Tom Baker and his wife Debbie; niece: Christine Baker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother: Jay Baker, sister-in-law: Mary K Baker and her niece: Susan Baker.
Dorothy was a lady of strong Christian faith, and the family is very grateful for the prayers which supported her and them during the time of her illness.
Últimas Condolências
| Dave Reed |
Our Sympathy |
January 15, 2012 |
I was unable to attend today's visitation. Although today's family problem at our home pales in comparison to the loss of Dorothy, it was something that required my immediate attention. Please know that Dorothy, and John as well were held in the highest regard by the Reed family. My absence today in no way reflects the respect that I have for the Bruntjen family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
| Martha Smith |
Cassie Smith's grandmother |
January 14, 2012 |
Rise', Rochelle and Cassie, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to your families in the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May you cherish all your wonderful memories and find comfort in knowing that you are in the hearts and prayers of many. God Bless you all and give you peace. Martha
| Marsha Layton Rohrer |
Mrs. |
January 14, 2012 |
I am sorry for your loss of your mother. I lost mom last March. She was 91. I never realized how close in age our moms were. Your mom lived a good life and was a nice person. I know that no matter how prepared you are, it is not easy to loose a loved one. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
| Willa and Bill Jewsbury |
So sorry |
January 14, 2012 |
Dear Carol and Gretchen,
We were saddened to read of your Mother's death but know you are comforted by her wonderful faith story.
And what a wonderful family to support you all. Thinking of you during this time of parting.
Love and prayers, Willa and Bill
| Cody Yochum, RN |
Deepest Sympathy |
January 13, 2012 |
My highest respect and deepest sympathies for this wonderful lady. It was a great honor to be involved in her care for a year and a half. She was without question one of a kind. Condolences to Carol and the rest of the family.
