Dolores “Dee”, nee Dill, Goaring, 91, of Columbia, IL; formerly of Marissa, IL; born January 18, 1923 in St. Louis, MO; passed away on Friday, December 05, 2014 at the Columbia Convalescent Center in
Columbia, IL.

Mrs. Goaring was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marissa. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a founding member of the Marissa Recreation Area where she also worked at the lunch stand. She worked at the American Brokerage Store in Marissa. She volunteered at the Sonshine Corner Resale Store and as an election poll worker. Dee loved sports of all kind including tennis, golf and college football but she was an especially avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Pauline, nee Hofmeister, Dill. Her husband John Robert Goaring whom she married in St. Louis, MO in 1946 and who passed away on November 19, 1989. One brother and one sister.

She is survived by her two sons – Robert Steven (Shu Ying Damico) Goaring of Swansea, IL; John Joseph Goaring of Vancouver, WA. Her grandchildren – Jill (Christian) Shaw; Jennifer Goaring; Andrew Goaring; Quinn Goaring; Conner Goaring; Teagan Goaring. Her great-grandchildren – Audrey Mulholland; Payton Shaw.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Services: Memorial services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1:00pm.

Interment: Burial will be held at the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.

1. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 10:40 pm

   So sorry to hear about Dee’s passing. She was always so sweet and kind to me. She was a true Lady!

   Posted by: Steve Hodges – Marissa, IL – Friend Dec 08, 2014

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2. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 10:40 pm

   Dee will be greatly missed. I will certainly miss seeing her when I come to Illinois to visit. She was a very special lady.

   Posted by: Joy Hsiao – Beatrice, NE – friend Dec 09, 2014

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3. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 10:40 pm

   My condolences to Dees family.

   Posted by: Ruth Stevens – Beatrice, NE – friend of her family Dec 10, 2014

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4. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 10:40 pm

   I just wanted to send my condolences to you Steve and all of your family. Losing a mother is a very hard thing no matter how old they are. I know you have alot of fond memories as do Jennifer and Jill. Take care and know that I am thinking of all of you.

   Posted by: Virginia Bauza – Red Bud, IL – Friend’s mother Dec 12, 2014

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5. Administrator says:

   06/29/2018 at 10:40 pm

   Dee you were one of the sweetest. We all miss you so much. Rest easy with the other angels.

   Posted by: Christian Shaw – Columbia, IL – Grandson Feb 04, 2015

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