Dorothy Grace Siefken, 102, mother to Russell (Carol) Siefken of Sterling, IL, and Steven (Deeny) Siefken of Morrison, IL, and sister to Helen Wagenecht of Morrison, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, surrounded by family.
She was born at home on April 28, 1920, to Earl Francis and Ethel Marie (Widdle) Hiddleson. Dorothy had three grandchildren, Tara (Rich) Curtis of Dixon, IL, Mandy (Paul) Freeman of Morrison, and Jeffery (Shannon) Siefken of Wisconsin; eight great-grandchildren.
She married the love of her life, Russell Garrett Siefken, Sr., on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1942. He preceded her in death on August 14, 2015, at the age of 94.
She was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church since 1937. Dorothy worked at Volckman Furniture Company in Morrison and 19 years at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison.
She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Garrett Siefken, Sr.; brothers, George Hiddleson, William Hiddleson, and Earl Hiddleson.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling, IL, with Reverend Polly Klimson, officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.