Delories M. Dorn age 89, of Newton passed away Wednesday, August 21,
2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois.
Graveside services for Delories will be held at 10:00 a.m., August 31, 2024,
at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Rick Britton officiating.
Burial will be in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Crain Funeral
Home, Newton is assisting the family with arrangements.
Delories was born on August 28, 1934, in Kinmundy, Illinois the daughter of
John and Lela (Barbee) Dyer. On February 8, 1958, Delories married
Victor “Salty” Dorn. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1994.
In addition to being a wife and mother, Delories worked as a cashier at the
Newton IGA and then became the manager of Huck’s. Together with Salty,
the couple managed the KC Hall in Newton. She later worked for Addus
Home Health until her retirement.
In her free time, Delories enjoyed spending time with her family, especially
the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She liked to go fishing and
could make the best fried chicken. Known for her spunk, she loved keeping
things “stirred-up” and could always be counted on for a few good stories.
Delories will be loved and remembered by her children Donald Dorn, wife
Karen of Dieterich; Larry Dorn, wife Debbie of Newton and Bobbe Falconer,
husband Jeff of Ste. Marie; daughters-in-law Judy Dorn of Effingham, Ann
Dorn of Coal Valley, IL, and Donna Dorn of Newton; fifteen grandchildren
and many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Her parents, husband Victor and children Vera Hawkey, Victor Leon Dorn,
Ed Dorn and Charles Dorn, granddaughters Jody Dorn and Lisa Dorn,
grandson Blake Dorn, great grandson Waylon Duff, a brother and two
sisters preceded her in death.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Jasper County Cancer Support Fund.
Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.
