Dorothy Wiora, 105, of Woodstock, died peacefully on January 3, 2024, at Valley Hi Nursing Home.
Dorothy was born in Chicago on October 8, 1918, to parents George and Clara (nee Splittgerber) Lucas. She was a proud Chicago Cubs fan for life and loved to cheer them on. Her family was everything to her and she looked forward to game day and competitive rounds of Rummikub. Her sister Joanne was her roommate at Valley Hi and the pair were called “The Vegas Girls” for their love of playing cards. She was a caring and compassionate woman who will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Kathryne (Joseph) Korpalski, Sr., her grandchildren, Wayne Maas, Jr., Joseph (Jennifer) Korpalski, Jr., Melissa (Ed) Schumacher, and John (Debra) Korpalski, her great grandchildren, Hali Schumacher, Jeremy Schumacher, Lillian Korpalski, Joseph Korpalski III, Jennica (Jeremy) Spratt, Jeffrey Obidowicz, and Nicole Obidowicz, her 10 great-great-grandchildren, her sister, Joanne Wilk, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Wiora, and her son, Wayne (Barbara) Maas, Sr., and her brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. to time of mass 10 a.m. all at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Interment at Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights to follow.
For further information please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home, 847-515-8772
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I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother/grandmother/great grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and I always remember her playing cards! She is so blessed to have such a full life at 105 years old, WOW! ...and VERY lucky to have you for her family to play cards and keep her mind as sharp as it was! Much love to you all at this time (virtual hugs) as I am sorry I won't be able to attend next Thursday, as I will be out of town. You all now have a forever guardian angel on your shoulder ...that may be giving you a nudge when playing cards : ) XOXO
Kathy, Joe and family, Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom, grandmother and sister to Joanne. Although, we never personally met your mom your stories brought her to life to us. We marveled at the devotion and dedication you and Joe showed your mom. Faithfully visiting every Sunday and making it a game day. We have no doubt this was a huge contribution to reaching that amazing age of “105”. We know your heart we have such a void but regrets will not be part of that void. We hope that all of those memories along with the promise of eternal life bring comfort. Heaven just received a new Rummikub player where she can play all the games she wants. And until we are all called home…hold on tight the memories and the visual of that glorious game table. Sending our love and prayers. Phil and Patty
Kathy, Joe and family, I need to correct the wording in my previous condolences. It should read there will be a huge void in your heart but regrets will be none. You two were such an example to every mother/daughter relationship of pure love and respect. Thank you for setting such an example. Patty
Dearest Kathy, Joe and family, our deepest condolences go out to you. Although I only had the privilege of being with her a few times and Dick only knew her through me, we remember her as the sweetest of ladies with a smile to light up the room. Heaven is lucky to receive such a lovely caring angel but she will be deeply missed here on earth. Our prayers, hugs and love are sent to help you through this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss
Hi I use to see Dorothy at her apartment at Walden oaks in Woodstock Thur home health agency many years ago an in 2015 my mom was briefly at valley hi an I seen Dorothy an we took a picture together I still have on my phone today .. very lovely lady we had nice time together when I went to do her laundry an defrost her freezer... God bless her she will be the one with a winning hand in heaven bless your family my condolences Nikki Vance -Riedel