Dorothy J. Parn, age 91, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 13, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on January 3, 1934 in Monroe City, MO the daughter of William Randall and Alice Pearl (Collins) Mudd. She married Harold L. Parn on July 4, 1953 in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Monroe City. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2017.

Dorothy worked in accounting and worked for Diemakers, Inc for more than 33 years. She later worked for St. Anthony Catholic Church in Quincy for over 10 years, retiring in 2017. Dorothy was Past President of the Holy Rosary School Board and the Ladies Altar Society at Holy Rosary. She had also been a member of the Holy Rosary Church Board. Dorothy was a present member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Quincy and was a Past President of the St. Anthony Ladies Society. Dorothy liked cooking and baking. She also enjoyed reading, playing cards and spending her time with family and friends.

Dorothy is survived by:
CHILDREN: Allan (Susie) Parn; Randy (Holly) Parn all of Monroe City, MO; Brad Parn of Climax Springs, MO, Pam (Ron) Eftink of Quincy, IL and Terry Parn of Canton, GA.
BROTHER: Paul V. (Donna) Mudd of Monroe City, MO.
9 Grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

In addition to her husband, Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents, and siblings: Joseph, John and Bill Mudd; Kay Cleveland, Genevieve Montford and Mary Ludwig.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Monroe City will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Visitation for Dorothy will be held on Thursday from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass at 11:00. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.