Obituaries

Dorothy I. Arnett

December 31st, 1941 – May 2nd, 2024

Dorothy I. Arnett, age 82 of Lewistown, Illinois, passed away at 8:48 am on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at The Loft in Canton, Illinois. She was born on December 31, 1941 in Astoria, Illinois, the daughter of Vern Roy and Adah Fern (Bankes) McCormick. Dorothy married Lyle Arnett on July 16, 1967 in Astoria. He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Rhonda (and Tony) Wherley of Mason City, Illinois and Darren Arnett of Canton, Illinois and five grandchildren; Hannah, Gage and Cole Wherley and Madelyn and Mason Arnett.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Sarah Arnett, two infant sisters and four brothers; Norman, Merlin, Melvin and Marvin McCormick.

She worked as a Bank Officer. She was a member and Elder of the Illinois Street Christian Church in Lewistown, Illinois. She enjoyed sewing and cooking.

Visitation for Dorothy will be held on Monday, May 6th from 5-7 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. A memorial service will be held after visitation at 7 pm. Pastor Brant Reed will officiate. Interment will be in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove at a later date. Memorials in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Illinois Street Christian Church or the Hospice Compassus.

Condolences

May 3rd, 2024

Sending thoughts to the whole family, sorry for your loss.

May 3rd, 2024

Thinking about all of you and sending positive thoughts.
Love, Aaron & Valerie Brooks

May 3rd, 2024

So sorry for your loss of Dorothy. There will be some weddings to celebrate to compensate in the future. Rosalie Murphy

May 3rd, 2024

Our very deepest sympathy to Lyle and family. Dorothy was an wonderful woman,wife,mother, grandmother and friend. She and I worked together at the Bank for many years and I have always admired her. God Blessed Everyone Who Knew Her. Lorenda & Alvin Spilker.

May 3rd, 2024

We are sorry for your loss. The Mark & Carol Buchanan family

May 3rd, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Roberta Oest

May 3rd, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Dorthy was a sweetheart 💕💕 Paul & Linda May

May 3rd, 2024

Our family's hearts ache for you all--so many years of being neighbors makes you feel like family as well. Our sincerest sympathy and prayers for comfort knowing Dorothy is at peace. Surely will be missed by all of you and us as well. Dana Ford, Valerie & Aaron Brooks, Brian & Veronica, Will, Rachel Ford

May 4th, 2024

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

May 4th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Martha Vaughn

May 4th, 2024

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. David and Donna Thome

May 4th, 2024

So sorry to learn of Dorothy's passing. She was a sweetheart.
Joe & Janet Stone

May 4th, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days.

Shelly (Welker) Behrens

May 5th, 2024

We R so sorry for Ur loss , words R never enough to lessen the feelings we all have in these times

May 5th, 2024

Bernard and Stephen Bankes

May 5th, 2024

So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. We know she is in a better place and no longer in pain or suffering.

May 6th, 2024

Thoughts & Prayers to the family, enjoyed working with Dorothy at the bank. Sara Bainter

May 6th, 2024

So sorry to hear about Dorothy we know she is in a better place and no pain.Gwen & Clifton Randall

May 6th, 2024

So sorry to hear about Dorothy we know she is in a better place and no pain.Gwen & Clifton Randall

May 6th, 2024

We are so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Sending our love and prayers to the entire family. Charlie & Becky Shumaker

May 7th, 2024

Praying that God will comfort you during this time of separation until you meet your Mother again in heaven. Mel Tracy

May 8th, 2024

So very sorry sending thoughts and prayers to all the family. Sharon Stracker

May 9th, 2024

So sorry for Dorthy’s passing she was a little younger than me but I knew her through her brothers. Merlin and my husband Ray were good friends! Again …my sympathy….Barbara Hamm

May 9th, 2024

so sorry to hear of ~ gene connie lockard

May 10th, 2024

Sorry to hear of Dorthy’s passing. Sending prayers to you and the family for God’s comfort and peace during this time. Kathy Watson

May 14th, 2024

Dorothy was two years ahead of us in High School. She was such a sweet person. Sending prayers for comfort and peace.
Wendell and Alice Bucher Clanin
Wendell & Alice Bucher Clanin