Dorothy J. Deters
Dorothy Jean (Price) Deters age 92, of Quincy died on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born March 8, 1932, in Quincy, a daughter of Frederick and Catherine (Dieker) Price. Dorothy married the love of her life, Robert R. Deters, on October 11, 1950, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fowler, IL. The couple celebrated their 70th Wedding anniversary in 2020. Robert preceded her in death December 6, 2020.
Dorothy was a beautiful person inside and out. She had grown-up in rural Quincy and attended St. Michael’s School with her siblings. She went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School in 1950. Dorothy was a long-time member of St. Peter Church. She was a homemaker and had worked at the Deters Dairy Stores. Dorothy was a loving and nurturing mom. She valued her family above all. She was faith-filled and believed strongly in the power of prayer. While her children attended St. Peter Grade School, she volunteered in the school library. She happily attended the religious celebrations, piano recitals, and sporting events of her children and grandchildren. Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings in her home for all holiday celebrations. She was known to make a special dessert every Saturday for her husband. Her family’s favorite dishes included potato salad, pies and her husband’s favorite, German Chocolate Cake. Dorothy liked being outdoors and taking care of her flower and vegetable gardens and her lawn. As an adult she learned to swim, and was a member of Dick Chapin’s Dolphins at the “Y”for 30 plus years. For years, the family took an annual vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks. Dorothy dearly loved those trips.
Survivors include: FIVE CHILDREN: Connie (George) Schrage, Janice (Ken) Obert, Sharon (Tom) Phillips of Maywood, MO; Laurie (Marty) Stegeman; and Ken (Faye) Deters of Lexington, KY.
GRANDCHILDREN: Kenneth (Barbara) Obert; Andrea (Travis) Shelton; Amy (Adam) Mrugacz; Andrew (Christina) Phillips; Sarah (Korey) Cole; George (Jenna) Schrage IV; Timothy (Heather) Schrage; Kaitlyn (Joshua) Phillips; Jacob Stegeman and Nick Stegeman; Keegan Deters and Kyle (Szofia) Newsome.
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Magnolia Schrage; Kaylee, Eleanor, and Gabrielle Obert; Kathryn, Madelyn, and Andrew Shelton; Michael and Mia Mrugacz; Evan Phillips; Noah Hochgraber; Audrey Cole; Evelyn, Nathan, Charlotte, and Grayden Phillips
A SISTER IN LAW: Norma Weiman of Quincy IL. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her husband Robert, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, siblings; Louis Price, Sister (Irene) Bonaventure, O.F.M. Alma Heubner, Virgil “Mike” Price, Donald Price, Fred Price, her twin sister Delores “Tiny” Aschemann Bange, with whom Dorothy always shared a close bond. Her mother and father in-law and several brothers and sisters in-law.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to each of Dorothy’s caregivers. Your compassion and care helped Dorothy greatly on her life journey.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Church of St. Peter on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in the afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Memorials can be made out to K of C Mass for Shut-Ins, St. Peter Parish, St. Anthony Parish, or a QND Scholarship Fund to be established for Robert and Dorothy Deters.
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know she is in a better place now and no more pain. I still remember the good times we had with your mom and dad.
Thanks, Fran. Yes,Mom and Dad sure enjoyed the adventures that you all had together.
Dorothy was a fine lady who raised a quality family. She always had a smile and a positive attitude. She will be missed!
Janice and Sharon – I am sorry for your loss – I wish you peace
Thanks so much.
Sorry for your loss. Rick and I have great memories with Dorothy and Bob. Great people. You have my sympathy and prayers.
Thanks so much.
Jan, Kenny and family,
Sorry for your loss. It’s hard to lose your mom but she is in a better place now. She is whole again and free in spirit.
Im so sorry for your loss Dorothy was a wonderful person. When I worked at County Market I always enjoyed seeing her. Her and Bob was a good friend of my brother Gary Gooding he worked with them at Deters. I know you all will miss her.
I always enjoyed saying hi to your mom whenever I went to Deter’s. May you be comforted now and in the future knowing so many are praying for you.
Jesica (Little) Huber
neighbor to the north since 4th grade
Kaitlyn, I’m so sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. You’re in my prayers.
Aunt Dorothy always had a smile for us. She was a sweet and loving person❤️. Lots of great memories!!
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God’s blessings of memories and good times bring you comfort, healing, and peace ❤️
Sharon,
I’m so sorry for the passing of your mother. What a wonderful life she lived! May God comfort you and your family. Hugs to you my friend. 🙏🏼✝️
To Laurie, Marty & entire Deters family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace. 🙏 Jeff & Joanne (Powers) Bergman
Connie, Sharon, Laurie and the whole family, Tom and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. There is no easy way to get thru this, but you will be in our prayers!
Always enjoyed my visits with Dorothy, a kind and gentle lady.
My condolences on your loss.
I swam with Dorothy for years and I started leading the class after Dick left. She was always a lady and a lot of fun. Dick would buy us all funny and insulting birthday cards but only Dorothy got a nice pretty one. I know you will miss her but I’m glad she is out of pain now and in heaven dancing with your dad.