Dorothy J. Etheridge - 79 
10/26/1936 - 8/28/2012

Tampico - Dorothy J. Etheridge, age 79, of Rock Falls, Illinois and formerly of Yorktown, Illinois died Tuesday August 28, 2012 at Prophets Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown.

Dorothy was born on October 26, 1932 in Concord Township in Bureau County the daughter of Amos and Nannie (Hash) Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Gail E. Etheridge in Bureau Township, Illinois on May 27, 1951. She worked at Hank Bright RV Center in Rock Falls, Illinois and several hardware stores in the Sterling – Rock Falls area during her lifetime. Dorothy was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rock Falls and enjoyed going to garage sales and shopping.

She is survived by her husband Gail Etheridge of Rock Falls, Illinois; two sons Dale (Jeanne) Etheridge of Clinton, Iowa; Randy (Beth) Etheridge of Tampico, Illinois; one daughter Debra (Pat) Dorathy of Tampico, Illinois; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; one twin brother Donald (Marje) Reynolds of Kasbeer, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded by her parents, one step grandson, one brother, and four sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rock Falls, Illinois with the Rev. Henrietta Milner, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Yorktown Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HER MEMORY TO IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ROCK FALLS. The Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to: www.garlandfuneralhome.com.