Dorothy V. Gwaltney


Dorothy V. Gwaltney

Born: August 19, 1925; in McLeansboro, IL

Died: December 31, 2016; in DeKalb, IL

Dorothy V Gwaltney, 91, of DeKalb, went to rest with her husband Claudis and the Lord on December 31, 2016.

She was born on August 19, 1925 to Grafton and Pearl (Wheeler) Little in McLeansboro, Illinois.

In 1948, she married Claudis L. Gwaltney and moved to DeKalb. After they moved to DeKalb she worked for The Suter Company for 28 years until she retired. After she retired, she became a dedicated Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Claudis; her parents; five brothers, Welden, William, Wilson, Kenneth and Charles; and sister Nona.

She is survived by her two children, Karen Roberds of DeKalb, and Debra Gwaltney of Huntley. Two Grandchildren, Amanda (Roberds) and Jeremy Koga of DeKalb, and RandaLynn (Roberds) and Robert Stowe of Freeport. One Great Grandchild Jacob Koga.

Also, mourning her loss are her sisters, Myrtle Pool, and Margie Neal.

Sister in laws, Donna Little, Leora Little, and Ruby Miller.

Plus numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and many, many friends.

A graveside service is planned at the Fairview Cemetery in DeKalb for Friday January 6, 2017 at 11 am. Following the service, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, all are welcome to join the family in a memorial meal at Dorothy's favorite restaurant, Texas Roadhouse, located at 1950 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL 61078. A full menu will be available at regular menu prices. In lieu of flower, feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity in her honor. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.