Dolores “Lolly” Keith
Dolores “Lolly” Keith, age 90, of Good Samaritan Home, formerly of 1232 N. 22nd St., Quincy, died on Monday, June 4, 2012 in the home. She was born August 24, 1921 in Salina, KS, a daughter of Leonard Franklin & Elizabeth “Liz” (Duncan) Nordstrom. She married Joseph “Joe” Keith on August 3, 1939. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1988.
Lolly was a graduate of Quincy High School.
In the past she had worked part-time at J.C. Penney’s in the men’s department.
Lolly truly enjoyed being a homemaker and babysitting for her grandchildren. She was proudly independent and was most content staying at home and taking care of her house and yard. She liked bowling and fishing.
Most recently, she appreciated the way her caregivers at Good Samaritan Home lovingly treated her as if she were a member of their family.
She is survived by her children, Betty Tedrow, Sherry (J.D.) Schmalshof , Peggy Dailing, Dotty (Rod) Niehoff , Mary Kay Harbison, Becky(Dana) Joiner, and Joseph R. Keith all of Quincy; Nancy(Larry) Avery of Boulder, CO and Annie (John) Bocke of Wausau, WI; 21 grandchildren, Shelly and Cheri Higgins, John Duesterhaus, Nancy Williams, William (Lisa) Duesterhaus, Christopher Duesterhaus, Elizabeth (Burke) Busbey, Tina (Ron) Elliott, James Schmalshof, Adam Avery, Angie Avery Lewis, Karen Hopps, Sharon Flashinski, Shana Hummel, Pat Keith, Jason Harbison, Tiffany Robinson, Britty Keith, Lacey Nichols, Bo and Ashley Joiner; 4 step-grandchildren, Mary (Steve) Calcagno, Angela (Mark) Robinson, Brenda (James) Niedermeier and Stephanie (John) Johnson; 26 great-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and 6 step-great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Joseph, and her parents, she was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Shawn Harbison, Joseph Duesterhaus and Mary Higgins; a brother, Leo Arvid Nordstrom; two sisters, Dorothy Lenington and Mary Speir, and two sons-in-law, Philip Duesterhaus and Stan Higgins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home by Chaplin Steve Disseler. Interment will be in St. Boniface Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to Good Samaritan Home or to Blessing Hospice. www.dukerandhaugh.com
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a great neighbor, and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
I knew Dolores from Good Samaritan Home. She sat at the table with my aunt Trudy Lile. She instructed me to call Her Dolores rather than Mrs. Keith. She was always interested in my projects and I think she thought I was painting my house all the time. She was a lovely person and always interested in others. She was also a great deal of fun. She had a sharp wit and was a very gracious woman. When I knew she was ill I was very sorry for her family. I know she will be missed. I am sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the family’s loss. Lolly was a great lady who raised a wonderful family. She will be with you always and is now watching over you.