Dorothy W. Brusseau

She was born April 17, 1936 in Chicago to Henry and Dorothy (Walter) Eirick. On August 27, 1955 she married Joseph Brusseau in Chicago.

Dorothy was instrumental in organizing a Bridge group in Crystal Lake. Through this group she developed many loving and strong friendships.

She is survived by her children, Kathy (Richard) Subak, Michelle (Christopher) Pethley, Joseph (Melinda) Brusseau and Elizabeth (Chester) Howaniec; her grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Alysse, Stephen, Scott, Chloe, Andrew Joseph, Ryan and Zachary; her great-granddaughter, Adela; her sister, Karen (Richard) Friedman; and her nephews, Richard (Lourdes) and Brian (Jill) Friedman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; her parents; and her brother, David Eirick.

Visitation will be from 9am to 11:30am on Saturday, August 18 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. There will be a time of sharing at 11:30am.

Interment private.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.

Online condolences at www.querhammerandflagg.com.