Dorothy M. Merzdorf

Dorothy M. Merzdorf, 91, of Beecher Passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at Clarendale of Mokena. She was born February 14, 1929 in St. Louis,MO, the daughter of Fred & Marie (Zavadil) Schmitz. Dorothy is survived by her children Randal & Carol Merzdorf of Lemont, IL, Russell & Jennifer Merzdorf of West Lafayette, IN, Laurel Delporte of Bradley, and Jill & Stan Grzonka of Sheboygan, WI; 3 sisters Florence & Harvey Ahrens of St. Louis, Ruth and Mike Spiva of St. Louis, and Gladys & Max Butler of St. Louis; a brother in law Ken McCracken of Orland Hills; and 6 grandchildren - Jessica, Matthew, Hillary, Joseph, Conner, and Jerrod. She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. John W. Merzdorf, parents, and her sister Betty McCracken. Dorothy was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Beecher where her husband was pastor for many years. She retired from Sears in Park Forest. She enjoyed gardening, feeding and watching birds, and spending time with her 2 dogs Mandy and Tobey. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. A graveside service will be private but live streamed for the public to view on Tuesday April 7, 2020 at 11:30am at the Hack-Jensen Funeral Home Facebook page. Rev. Susan Lock will officiate. Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher is handling the arrangements.