Dorothy L. Gietl's Obituary
Dorothy L. Gietl, 84, of Decatur, died on Sat, Jan. 6, 2007, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Funeral liturgy will be 10 am Tues, Jan. 9, 2007, in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorials: Alzheimer's Association.
Dorothy was born on Aug 28, 1922 in Oakford, the daughter of Frank and Mamye Isley Pedigo. She worked as an auditor for the Comptrollers office at the State of Illinois for several years prior to retiring in 1988. Dorothy married Paul John Gietl on Dec. 18, 1945 in Springfield and he preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1991.
Surviving are her sons: Dan Diane Gietl and Dave Virginia Gietl all of Decatur; daughter, Susan Roy Kinney of Cottage Grove, WI; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; brother, Buss Pedigo of Easton; sister, Louise Zerwekh of Peoria; several nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, one sister and one brother.
The family of Dorothy L. Gietl is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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