Dorothy Eeten Obituary (1926

Dorothy M. Eeten, 96, of Emden, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home. Dorothy was born on May 21, 1926, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Frederick and Florence (Buttell) Schahl. She married Weldon W. Eeten on September 8, 1951. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2021. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Billie) Powers of Pekin, IL, and Deanna Eeten of Emden, IL; one grandson, Joshua Powers of Pekin, IL; one step great-grandson, Jacob Mathis of Washington, IL; and one brother, Donald Schahl of Decatur, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon; parents; sister, Patricia Schahl; and two brothers, Robert and Paul Schahl. Dorothy was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church of Emden. She was also a member of the National Rural Carriers Auxiliary and Emden Auxiliary. A graveside service for Dorothy will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Hartsburg Union Cemetery in Hartsburg, IL, with Pastor Keith Ray officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dorothy's name to Emden Fire and Rescue. Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL.