Mrs. Dorothy M. Calderone, 98, of Galesburg, Illinois died 5:47 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. She was born July 31, 1920, in Galesburg to George and Bernice I. (McNew) Oberheizer. She married Charles I. Calderone February 2, 1938, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on December 1, 1993. Surviving is two sons, Robert C. (and Lynn) Calderone of Galesburg, and David (and Sue) Calderone of Sebring, Florida, two daughters, Rose A. (and Fred) Gehring of Boynton, Florida and Loretta Walter of Galesburg, four grandchildren, Michael (and Gina) Gehring, John D. Walter, Laura L. Walter, and Katie Schraft, five great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Georgia Oberheizer. The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care from Seminary Manor and Harbor Light Hospice that they gave to Dorothy.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Costa Catholic Academy or Knox County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
