Dorothy Gunnell, age 89, of 1124 North 26th Street, Quincy, died on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1920 in Bethel, Missouri, a daughter of Frank & Anna Mae (Corbin) Steffen. She married Darrell Gunnell on December 23, 1939 in Canton, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2009.

Dorothy worked at Motorola for many years and retired when the company closed. Her greatest enjoyment in life was her family and her dog, Dozer. Dorothy was a great cook and it was her mission in life to keep her family and their friends comfortable and well fed.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
TWO SONS: Ken Gunnell and his wife Barbara of Longview, TX, and Ricky Gunnell of Addison, TX;
ONE DAUGHTER: Linda Taber of Quincy;
EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN: Dawn Downs and her husband Randy of Murrietta, CA, Tamee Gunnell of Corona, CA, Chad Taber and his wife Michelle, Gary Taber, and Tracy Taber of Quincy, and Valerie, Kimberly, and Mathew Gunnell of Quebec City, Canada;
FIFTEEN GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN;
FOUR GREAT-GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN.
A SISTER-IN-LAW: Wilma Rife and their two nephews, great nephews, great nieces and cousins also survive

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Bessie Dennison, three brothers: Nova Steffen, and Joe Steffen and Lawrence Steffen who was killed in action during WWII at the Battle of Normandy and two additional siblings Archie and Jesse who died in infancy.

A family prayer meeting was held to give thanks for our wonderful mother and grandmother. We celebrate that she is now home with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Once again she is united with her beloved Darrell, who was waiting to take her hand. Rest in the peace and joy of your heavenly home. You will both be in our hearts and memories until we too are called to be with you again. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. The family suggests memorials be made to the WTJR television station or to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.