Margaret Dorr (86) of Auburn
Published on January 2 2021 5:36 am
Margaret Dorr, 86, of Auburn, Illinois passed away at Eastland Independent and Assisted Living community in Auburn.
She was born April 3, 1934 in Farina, daughter of Walter and Laura (Van Cleve) Leonard.
She was a true lady that enjoyed her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ in Farina. She enjoyed sewing.
She married James P. Dorr and he survives in Auburn, along with their sons, Kevin Dorr of Marquette, Michigan, Jeff Dorr and wife Marsha of Modesto, IL, and 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
She is also survived by her siblings Charles (Ann) Leonard of Greenville, IL, Anita Sidener of St. Elmo, IL, sister-in-law of Jean Leonard of Phoenix, AZ, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Caryl Leonard, and brother-in-law Winton Sidener.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Sunday, January 3, at Friedens United Church of Christ in Farina, with burial to follow in the Farina Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Gesell will officiate. The family invite you to gather with them at the church from 12:30 until the service hour at the church. It is imperative those attending wear a mask, and respect social distancing as suggested by the CDC.
The family suggest those wishing to honor Margaret's memory consider memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Friedens United Church of Christ and will be accepted by the Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home, P.O Box 97, Salem, IL 62881 (618) 548-1234, entrusted with the family's care. On line condolences may be left by clicking here.