Dorothy Ellinor

Dorothy J. Ellinor, age 84 of Stockton, Illinois formerly of Derinda, Illinois, died on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda. Burial will take place in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda. A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda. A memorial fund has been established in Dorothy’s memory.
Dorothy was born the oldest of nine children on June 16, 1931, the daughter of Lorenz and Augusta (Eacker) Beyer in Woodbine Township, Illinois. Dorothy married Melvin G. Ellinor on June 1, 1952 in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda. Melvin died on October 1, 1995. Trinity Lutheran Church was a special place to Dorothy; she was baptized, confirmed, and married in the church.
Dorothy and Melvin lived on the family farm in Derinda, where they raised four children. She was a dedicated farm wife; she farmed and gardened alongside her husband for most of her life. She moved from the family farm to Stockton in 2000. Dorothy was a longtime member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and served with the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was also active in her community and was involved in several service organizations: R.S.V.P. quilting and recycling projects, farmers markets, and Relay for Life. Dorothy enjoyed embroidering, baking pies, bowling and travelling. She loved quilting and enjoyed sharing her quilts with her family and friends.
Dorothy will be missed by her four children, Diane (Eric) Dietmeier of Freeport, Illinois, Denise (Jeff) Wessman of Rockford, Delinda (Dwight) Ascher of Kankakee, Illinois, and Darrell Ellinor of Derinda; six grandchildren, Lane (Susan) Dietmeier and Taylor Dietmeier, Chase Wessman, and Tabb (Jennifer) Ascher, Tom (Nicole) Ascher, and Tim (Allison) Ascher, and Joshua, Jeremiah, and Rachel Ellinor; six great-grandsons; three brothers, Allen (Sharon) Beyer of Savanna, Illinois, Ronald (Peggy) Beyer of Elizabeth and Russell (Linda) Beyer of Elizabeth; two sisters, LaVonne (special friend, Lee Michaels) Schrader of Stockton and Twila (Richard) Reusch of Elizabeth; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Beyer of Elizabeth and Dorothy Eden of Pearl City; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; two brothers, LeRoy and John Beyer; and one sister, Iva Mae Leehan.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dorothy’s dear friend and neighbor, Ann Coppernoll and FHN Hospice for all their loving care.