Dorothy Clark, 90, of Huntley, died peacefully on January 5, 2024, at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley.
Dorothy was born in Chicago on June 23, 1933, to parents Edward and Anna (nee Lapinske) Mangelsdorff.
Dorothy was very active and enjoyed many athletic activities including tennis, golf, bowling, and bocce ball. She also enjoyed playing cards with friends and trying her luck at the slot machines in casinos. She was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. Dorothy enjoyed the theater and loved a night out. Her family was the most important thing to her and she treasured spending time with them.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Debbie (Barry) Prescott, and Charles (Cynthia) Clark, her grandchildren, Shannon (Matthew) Mahar, Nicole (Jeremy) Lium, and Stacey (Timothy) Baker, her great-granddaughter, Madison, her step-great-grandchildren, Phelix, Lylah, Novalee, and Kennedy, her loving partner, Donald Knueven, and Donald’s family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her four sisters, and her two brothers
Visitation will be Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to time of Memorial Service 1 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
For further information please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772.
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Through thick and thin you were always there for the family. Called ya everyday around 9am to be sure you were doing well. I will fill that 9am void with thoughts of some of the great times we had. You will be missed to no end. Love you
How do I say goodbye to someone who was a second mother? Mom you treated me like a second daughter when you knew I needed it. You knew my pain without having my parents and stepped up. If I needed words of advice, I called you
Our deepest sympathy for your loss Don. May Dee rest peacefully in the hands of our Lord.
I’m so sorry for your loss Don. May your fond memories bring you peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss Don. May your fond memories bring you peace.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss Don. May Dee rest peacefully in the hands of our Lord.