Born January 7, 1926 in Mackinaw to Leonard and Rose (Phiester) Ripper, she married Robert Neeley on April 3, 1941 in Mackinaw. She later married Thomas Wiemers on June 10, 1975 in Pekin. He died July 31, 1984.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; 1 sister; and 5 brothers
Surviving are 1 daughter, Sandra (Kenneth) Dill of Hopedale; 1 son, Steve (Charlotte) Neeley of Pekin; 6 grandchildren; and15 great-grandchildren.
Dorothy had last worked at Sunset Lanes in Pekin for 15 years . Previously, she had worked for Caterpillar, Inc. and Arlan’s Department Store in Pekin.
She enjoyed listening to the radio.
Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
There will be no visitation or service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society.