Dorothy Goodwin, 75, of Kewanee, passed away on June 5, 2016 at Bickford of Carmel surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1941 in Kewanee, IL to Michael Grygiel and Angela Rapczak. Dorothy graduated from Webster College. She pursued a career in education, later becoming a case worker for the State of Illinois, where she eventually retired.
She enjoyed knitting, reading, and travelling, but spending time with her grandchildren was her most favorite past time.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Richard Goodwin of Sycamore, IL, David (Kim) Goodwin of Cincinnati, OH, and Stacy (Doug) Colbart of Kalamazoo, MI; her sister, Christine Simaytis of Mount Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, Michael, Ashlee, Shelby, Brooke, Kelsey, Aidan, Ryan and Stella; and great-grandchildren, Finlee and Rhett. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael; mother and stepdad, Angela and Charlie Simaytis; and brother, Richard Simaytis.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Kewanee. Friends may sign her online guest book at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Dorothy Layman says
My deepest condolences to you. I worked with Dorothy at the Henry County Public Aid Office. She was always fun and and a joy to work with. She always had a nice comment to say about people. She was a bright star! My prayers go out to the family.
MARLENE CLAYTON says
DOROTHY, CAROL RALEY
AND I WERE FRIENDS. CAROL
AND I WERE IN DOROTHY’S
WEDDING. SHE WAS REALLY
FUN TO BE WITH. MAY SHE
NOW REST IN PEACE.
MARLENE CLAYTON
Jeanne Orwig says
We worked together at Public Aid, several years.
I visited her at Courtyard Estates after we retired.
Really enjoyed conversations with her and will miss her.
God bless.