Dorothy L. Richison Obituary (1935

Dorothy L (Branz) Richison, 87, of Pontiac, Illinois passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac. She was born on February 12, 1935, in Odell, Illinois, to John and Elva (Davis) Branz of rural Pontiac. She was the seventh child of ten. She married Robert E Hurt of Fairbury, June 4, 1955, who preceded her in death on June 22, 1984. She then married Harry M. Johnson, March 4, 2000, Pontiac; IL; who also preceded her in death, June 7, 2001. She later married William L Richison, April 15, 2007, in Pontiac, IL She is survived by her children from her marriage with Robert E Hurt: Dale E. (Anna) Hurt, Basehor, KS, Mark E Hurt, Pontiac, IL,, Dawn (Gary) Nolan, Birmingham, AL, and her daughter in law, Tammy Hurt, Hudson, IL; and 2 children from her marriage with William L Richison: Lee (Kevin) Johnson, Pontiac, IL and Sara (Wade) Rogers, Cornell, IL; a total of 9 grandchildren: and 28 great-grandchildren; and her four sisters, Mary (Alvin) Austin; Emington, IL, Ruth (Ralph) Sancken; Saunemin, IL., Myrtle (Gerald) Bressner; Pontiac, IL and Donna (Heisner) Hooley, Washington, IA. She was prededed in death by her parents, John W and Elva (Davis) Branz; son, John W. Hurt; her 2 brothers, William, and Edward Branz; her 3 sisters Thelma Blackmore, Fern Nolan, Berniece Folk and their husbands; 2 sisters-in-law, Marianna Branz and Wilda Branz; 1 grandchild, Robert M Hurt; 3 nieces and 4 nephews. Dorothy graduated from Odell High School. She worked at the Pontiac/Bloomington Telephone offices for 25 years, worked for Cargill Seed Company in Pontiac for 10 years. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac, IL. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Pontiac, on Friday, July 22, 2022, at 11:00 am with Pastor JD Buchenau officiating. There will be a burial service at Chatsworth (Charlotte) Cemetery in Chatsworth, IL at 2:00 pm. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, IL. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, OSF Hospice, or Donor's Choice.