LaVerne M. Dorsey Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved LaVerne M. Dorsey of Wood River, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 92, on March 29, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Adrienne M. Rademacher and Gilbert W. Ellis; her husband Samuel J. Dorsey II; her brothers, Charles Ellis and Bruce; her sister-in-law Rena Rademacher; and her grandson Zachary Disher.
She is survived by: her children, Margaret Foiles (Steve) of East Alton, Kathy Disher (Terry) of Rosewood Heights, Debbie Dorsey (Michael Edwards) of Marietta, GA, Ron Dorsey (Debi) of Mundelein, IL, Samuel J. Dorsey III (Debbie Whitter) of Wood River and Carol Kohler (Andy) of Alton; her grandchildren, Joshua Disher (Niki), Eric Foiles (Lisa), David Foiles, Tim Disher (Annie), Bradley Foiles (Michelle), Drew Kohler and Emilee Niemeier (Dan); her great grandchildren, Jacob, Samantha Disher, Andrew Foiles, Ella, Elijah, Ezra, Emmitt Foiles, Allora, Cambria Foiles, Reagan, Kinleigh and Heath Niemeier; and her sisters-in-law, Mary Ellis of Godfrey, Phyllis (John Walker), Barb Dorsey (Leon) of Bethalto and Jan Dorsey of Greenville.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Friday, April 4th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Saint Paul Lutheran Church (1327 Vaughn Rd #1890, Wood River, IL 62095). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Wood River, IL; 5A's Animal Shelter in Alton, IL; or Partners for Pets in Troy, IL.
