Dorothy J. Reinebach

Dorothy J. Reinebach, age 102, of Quincy, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in the Illinois Veterans Home. She was born on July 26, 1918 in Melrose Twp., Adams County, IL the daughter of Gerry and Bertha (Schmelzle) Belker. She first married Alvin Peter on November 23, 1938. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1987. She later married Jack Reinebach on June 23, 1989. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2003.

Dorothy had worked at the Brower Manufacturing Co. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Payson Senior Citizens, a past member of the Old Settlers in Payson, the RSVP. Dorothy was also the Payson Parade Marshall in 1989.

Dorothy is survived by:
2 CHILDREN: Phyllis Talbott and her husband Donald of rural Vandalia, MO; and Sandra Sanders and her husband John of Quincy.
2 GRANDCHILDREN: Brenda Hull and GayLee Sanders
4 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Sydny Logerman and her husband Dalton; Zoey Hull, Jon Sanders and his wife Audra and Kailey Rooks and her husband Rylee.
5 GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Braxton, Wyatt, Peyton, Brantley and Hunter.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Dorothy was also preceded in death by her son LeRoy Peter who died in Vietnam, a great-great grandchild: Bennett and all of her siblings.

Private funeral services will be held. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary.

2 Comments

  1. Milton & Hilda Nixon on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    We lived next door to Dorothy and Jack there on 12th street until she moved to Good Sam. She was the sweetest lady and we missed her. Our son Brian used to see her at Family Dollar when he worked there. We are not surprised she lived to be 102. She was so spry. Our condolences to the family.

  2. Larry & Pat Veile on November 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    A long full life. Dorothy was a sweet lady and will be missed. The family is in our thoughts and prayers

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