Dorothy C. Hoock's Obituary
Dorothy C. Hoock, nee Mueller 86 years old, of Columbia, IL, passed away on October 27, 2020 at de Greef Hospice House in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 17, 1934, in Valmeyer, IL. She was married to the late Ralph A. Hoock. They were married February 25, 1978, in New Hanover, IL.
Dorothy was a member of Hope Christian Church, Columbia, IL, where she had been active with the food pantry. She had retired as a marketing representative with Southwestern Bell, St. Louis, MO. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing the piano, and visiting with family and friends.
Surviving are sons, Roger (Mary) Hoock of Dupo, IL, Allen (Perri) Hoock of Waterloo, IL, and Curt (Laurie) Hoock of Tilden, IL; nephews, David (Joelle) Bowen of Columbia, IL, and Jeff (Heather) Bowen of Columbia, IL, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, great neices and nephew and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer P. and Lula I., nee Maycroft, Mueller and sister, Diane Bowen.
A Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Hope Christian Church, 9273 Coach Stop Road, Columbia, IL.
Private Inurnment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Hope Christian Church Food Pantry, 9273 Coach Stop Rd. Columbia, IL 62236. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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