Elmhurst, IL – Dorothy L. Knoeppel, 90, of Elmhurst, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Services will be held in Atlanta, IL.
Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Atlanta United Methodist Church, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Deborah J. Johnston will officiate. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery.
Dorothy L. Dyer was born April 10, 1934, in Lincoln, the daughter of George and Lela Saddler Dyer. She was united in marriage to Phillip Knoeppel in 1963. He survives.
Dorothy is also survived by three children: David (Jacqui) Knoeppel, Jane Beck, and Barbara Knoeppel; and four grandchildren: Margot, Mallory, Morgan, and Brittney.
She was preceded in death by one brother, George “Buster” Dyer.
Dorothy was a 1952 graduate of Atlanta High School. In 1956 she graduated from Illinois State University and then completed a master’s degree in early childhood education. She worked as a schoolteacher at Proviso West in Westchester, IL and a pre-school teacher in Schaumburg. She enjoyed playing cards, working crossword puzzles, doing crafts, reading and music. Dorothy was a member of First Methodist Church of Elmhurst.
Memorials may be made to the Atlanta United Methodist Church.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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Dear Phil, David, Jane and Barbara,
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing.
My condolences to all of you. We had many fun times.
Love and Hugs,
Mary Huske
RIP Dorothy
🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss,may she resting peace.
So sorry for your loss,may she rest in 0peace.
Dorothy was a treasure to all. Her love of children and her fun nature was inspiring. We will think of her with fondness and love. Hoping that all of you find comfort and strength in knowing that she is in a better place. ❤️
Phil and Barb; I am so very sorry to hear about Dorothy. I really enjoyed my time with her and you two. I know how hard that was but you two were rocks for her. My blessings go to you. Susan Riley, former caretaker.