Dorothy Cortelyou Arnold

Dorothy Cortelyou Arnold, 95, of Carol Stream, Illinois died July 19 at Covenant Living at Windsor Park retirement community.

Dorothy was born in Pueblo, Colorado June 22, 1927, the daughter of Lillian and Hermon Cortelyou. Dorothy married Richard L. Arnold, II on August 24, 1951, in DeKalb, Illinois. Born to this couple were three children: Mark David Arnold of West Bend, Wisconsin; Marcia Lynn (Frank) Serrao of Kerrville, Texas; and Richard Lee (April) Arnold, III of Lombard, Illinois. They have two grandchildren: James Richard Arnold and Richard Lee Arnold, IV.

A one-time radio broadcaster at WLBK, Dorothy was first introduced to her future husband at the station by a mutual friend. They met again while attending graduate school at the University of Iowa.

After a number of years living in Iowa and California, Dorothy moved to De Kalb with her family in 1965. She was an active volunteer in the Hospital Auxiliary, working at the old Public Hospital, and then at both Kishwaukee Hospital locations. Dorothy enjoyed hosting many faculty-related parties and gatherings. She was a devoted Huskie football fan, cheering on the team at home games for many years. Her special hobbies included bridge, bowling, knitting and crochet. In later years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, visiting all seven continents and bringing back souvenirs from around the world.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren, sister-in-law Heidi Cortelyou, brother-in-law Robert 'Page' Arnold, and several cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Robert Cortelyou, and brother-in-law John Arnold.

Interment will be private for family and close friends on August 20.

Memorials in Dorothy's name may be sent to the Hermon and Lillian Cortelyou Endowed Scholarship at Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas 67156.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.