Dorothy L (Bruns) Buchmeier

Dorothy L. Buchmeier, 97 of Beecher passed away Thursday March 3, 2016 at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born on January 29, 1919 in Beecher, IL the daughter of Albert and Blanche Bruns. Dorothy is survived by her children Judi (Donald) DeGroot of Beecher, IL and Earl (Vivian) Buchmeier of Rutledge, TN. 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild also survive. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Earl Buchmeier Sr. as well as her brother Homer Bruns. Dorothy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher where she was a member of the Dorcas Society. She also enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Visitation will be held Monday March 7, 2016 from 9-11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Funeral services will also be conducted Monday March 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher. Rev. Ron Rock will officiate. Burial will be at Skyline Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church.