Dorothy J. Low, 83 of Huntley, died peacefully, November 1, 2018 at her home.
Visitation will be Monday, November 19, 2018 from 4-7pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church. With burial at All Saints Cemetery.
Dorothy was born August 28, 1935 in Cape Girardeau, MO the daughter of Hilary and Philomena Schmittzehe. On October 25, 1958 she married Alvin Low. Dorothy worked as an Avon representative for over 40 years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and traveling with her husband and family. She was known for her German cooking and was famous for her Christmas cookies. Dorothy was devoted to St. Mary Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alvin Low, her children, Robert (Kathleen) Low, Kevin (Claire) Low and Karen (Timothy) Kosmos, by her 6 grandchildren, Rachel (Christopher) Green, Ian Low, Andrew Low, Evan Kosmos, Kyle Kosmos and Matthew Low and by her great granddaughter, Emma Green, by her sisters, Ann Marie Buelow, Mary Orf and brother, Jerome Schmittzehe. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Donald and Hilary.
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We extend our deepest sympathy to Dorothy’s husband, Al, and to her entire family. The years we lived next door to the Low Family in Arlington Heights, Illinois, were among the happiest of our married life. I was a young wife and mother and Dorothy was my role model in every sense of the word. Her life was one of grace, of warmth and hospitality, and of faithful commitment to family and friends. In our home we still quote one of Dorothy’s favorite sayings when something untoward happens: “What a life!”. It was, indeed, Do, and we were honored to be a small part of yours.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The death of a loved one is the most devastating experience a family can face. At times, the pain of the loss will seem unbearable. Please know that there are friends who care about you and your family during this difficult time and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that "God is near to those that are broken at heart. We pray that Jehovah the God of all comfort is with your family during this difficult time of grief. Questions will come up about why do we suffer and die? Please go to www.jw.org to get satisfying answers to these and other questions about life. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time Al. I almost lost my wife last December and that would have been hard on me. Look to the Lord for comfort.