Dorothy Louise Zauratsky
November 14, 1923 - June 11, 2012
Dorothy Louise Zauratsky (nee Armstrong) Age 88, of Braidwood, IL, passed away suddenly June 11, 2012 at her home. Born November 14, 1923 in Virginia, IL to the late Daniel C. and Elva (nee Miller) Armstrong. Dorothy was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Holly Chapter #183 in Braidwood, IL. She enjoyed fishing, traveling and going to flea markets. Surviving are one son, Bill (Susan Omera) Zauratsky of Channahon, IL; six grandchildren, David Zauratsky, Terry Zauratsky, Linda (George) Bilbo, Laura (Donnie) Schuessler, Lisa Zauratsky, and Cheryl Zauratsky; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Martha (James) Patterson of Braidwood; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, William J. Zauratsky (1997), whom she married October 14, 1944 in Morris, IL; one son, Gary Zauratsky (1993); one daughter, Sharon Herath (1979); daughter-in-law, Becky Zauratsky; five brothers, Arthur Armstrong, Ernest Armstrong, Raymond Armstrong, Henry Armstrong, and William Armstrong; and two sisters, Thelma Young and LaVerne Way. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd, Braidwood Chapel, Friday, June 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington, IL. The visitation will be Thursday, June 14, from 4-8 p.m. and also Friday, June 15, from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Braidwood Fire Department. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com.
Dorothy Louise Zauratsky (nee Armstrong) Age 88, of Braidwood, IL, passed away suddenly June 11, 2012 at her home. Born November 14, 1923 in Virginia, IL to the late Daniel C. and Elva (nee Miller) Armstrong. Dorothy was a member of the Order... View Obituary & Service Information