Dorothy was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and wonderful friend. She worked at Scott AFB, Hoeffken Brothers Construction Co., and the St. Clair County Regional Office of Education. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL. She was an avid traveler and reader. She also enjoyed stitching, making quilts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, exercising at the Belleville YMCA, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her 9 children, Daughters: Bonnie L Beers (Terry) of Myerstown, PA, Betty A Bird (Larry) of Hammond, IN., Nancy M Petta (Larry) of Gustine, TX., and Rose M Hodel of Belleville, IL. Sons: Ronnie L (Teresa Outten) of Fairview Heights, IL., Russel W (Audrey Heiserer) of Asheville, NC., Elton R (Nancy Burchill) of O’Fallon, MO., Rodney G (Donna Baker) of Buckley, WA., and Kenneth D (Sandra Fuller) of St. Jacob, IL. She is also survived by a sister Ethel (Lee) Davis (93) of Nellysford, VA., 20 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Elton A (1990), parents Emery Chlorus and Bernice (Werner) Pugh, brother Robert Pugh of Muscatine, IA., and sister Shirly Wiemer of O’Fallon, IL.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org) or Hospice of Southern Illinois (https://hospice.org/donate/) 305 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220).
Funeral: A Celebration of Life service will be held March 27, 2027; at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL.
