Patricia L. Dorsey

Patricia L. Dorsey, age 78, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1943 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Fred & Bernice (Hickey) McCaughey. She married Roy ‘Sonny’ Dorsey on January 24, 1971. He preceded her in death. Pat was an RN and was Director of Nursing at St. Mary’s Hospital. She later was a nursing supervisor at the Illinois Veterans Home.

Pat was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She was very active in her faith and was a member of several prayer groups. Pat enjoyed going out to eat with her friends and spending her time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by:
TWO CHILDREN: Shawn Dorsey (Danielle) of Jacksonville, IL and Stephanie Coggeshall (Sam) of Quincy.
GRANDCHILDREN: Alvera Dorsey, Katherine Dorsey, Veda Belew, Abigail Belew, Zachary Coggeshall and Silas Coggeshall.
ONE SISTER: Sharon Holthaus (Greg)
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, a sister: Donna Schelich and a brother Greg McCaughey.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 9:30 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church.

11 Comments

  1. Jay Grawe on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Shawn and Stephanie – your Mom was an angel. She is now with Dad again and with Jesus! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace to you.

  2. Judy Hastings on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    I remember Mrs Dorsey very well, I started working in 1075 and do believe I interviewed with her. She seem to always have a smile on face.And I found out later that her brother Greg was the gas attendant that I use to go flirt with when I was a teenager.Lol! RIP Mrs Dorsey.

  3. Don Benz on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Shawn and Stephanie – I am sorry for your loss – I wish you peace

  4. Mary & Stan Musholt on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Our condolences to all of Pat’s family. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace in the arms of Jesus & Mother Mary

  5. Chuck & Sandy Polley on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Pat was a great lady. She will be miss By all who work with her. and who was related to her. Husband was related to Sonny and Pat was related to My Aunt Mary Hamann.

  6. Donna Richmiller on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    So sorry for your loss.

  7. teresa pickle on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    My condolences to the family of Pat, may she be at peace and may our loving God provide you with strength and your memories provide you with comfort. I worked with Pat for a number of years at the IVH, she was a great mentor and nurse!

  8. teresa pickle on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    My deepest condolences to the family of the death of a wonderful nurse, mother and grandmother. I worked with Pat for a number of years at the IVH. May our amazing God provide you strength in the days ahead and may your many wonderful memories provide you comfort,

  9. Gretchen Foose on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Pat was a sweet lady. I enjoyed being able to work with her at the Veterans Home. May she rest in peace.

  10. St.Mary Hospital friends on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Remembering Pat as she walked the halls of St.Mary Hospital leaving her footprint in the St.Mary legacy .
    Sending our sympathy in thoughts & prayers .
    St.Mary Hospital Community

  11. Mary Mahair Fuller on November 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I worked at St. Mary’s when she was director of nursing. I always had great respect for her.

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