Dorothy was born in Cedarville, IL on September 8, 1924 the daughter of Lee and Ruth (Miley) Moist. Dorothy married Francis C. Alex on August 22, 1942 and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2012. Dorothy was a long time member and former Sunday School Teacher for the United Methodist Church in Pecatonica. She was a member of the Card Club and worked in the hot lunch program for Pecatonica School.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Kristine Alex, Kelly (Vikki) Alex, Kevin (Teri) Alex and Kerry Alex; three grandchildren Shane (Bonnie) Johnson, Michael and Jacob Hodgdon. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.
A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be 2:30 pm Thursday January 5, 2017 at Advantage Funeral Home 7000 W. State St. in Rockford. Burial will be at Willwood Cemetery.
