- Date Of Birth: January 6, 1942
- Date Of Death: February 3, 2015
- State: Illinois
Dorothy Anne (Van Drunen) Persch of Dyer, IN, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday February 3, 2015 at the age of 73. She was the loving wife of 47 years to Frederick Lee Persch Sr. Dorothy was born on January 6, 1942 to Robert and Anna Van Drunen from South Holland, IL.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Fred; her three children: Frederick Jr (Heather) Persch of Hudsonville, MI; Robert (Angelia) Persch of Jacksonville, AL, and Kathryn (Jason) Forster of Channahon, IL; seven grandchildren: Cole, Audrey and Marley Persch, Alan (Trista) Waid, Alex, Miles and Paige Forster; one great grandchild, Garron Waid. She is also survived by her sisters, Judith (Richard) Scheffers of South Holland, IL and Marilyn (Rev. James) Zinger of Hudsonville, MI, and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dorothy’s greatest joy and delight in life was in sharing in the lives of her children and grandchildren.
She was always ready to lend a helping hand or listening ear, and looked forward every visit. Dorothy looked on with great satisfaction as she was able to watch her grandchildren developing into accomplished young people. A member of Crete Church, Dorothy was a graduate of Calvin Christian School in South Holland, Illiana Christian High School in Lansing, and Bryant and Stratton Business College in Chicago. Throughout her career, Dorothy worked as personal assistant to Don McNeill, host of ABC radio”s Don McNeill”s Breakfast Club”, secretary to the Superintendent of School District 151 in South Holland, IL, and for the last 22 years as a tax assessor for Crete Township, Will County, IL. Dorothy loved spending time with people, and was active in many civic and social organizations, including Will Country Republican Women, South Holland Historical Society, Heritage Quilters Guild of South Holland, book clubs, bunco and card clubs, and other social organizations.
Dorothy was an accomplished needlework, and was never happier than when creating works of art while quilting, stitching or knitting. She was equally eager to learn from fellow needle workers and to share her enthusiasm and skills with those who were new to the crafts. Her many friends were blessed by her generosity of spirit, and the willing sharing of her time.
