Obituary of Dorothy Hedenschoug

Dorothy E. Hedenschoug (nee Strom) Mrs. Dorothy E. Hedenschoug, 93, of Morris and formerly of Braidwood passed away peacefully Sunday July 28, 2013 at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 17, 1919 to Fred and Adeline (Christiansen) Strom, Dorothy married Robert A. Hedenschoug on September 25, 1942. She is survived by her son, James (Janis) Hedenschoug of Morris and three grandchildren, Karen Hedenschoug, Dr. Lauren (Jeff) Bates and Robert J. (Jenn) Hedenschoug. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Hedenschoug and her son, Robert F. Hedenschoug. Dorothy retired from Weight Watchers, where she was a lecturer throughout the Chicago land area and she was also an Avon representative. She was a volunteer at the Morris Hospital which was something she really loved and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, bingo and playing cards. Family and friends always came first with Dorothy. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and she was so proud of what they have accomplished in their lives. Dorothy was a special soul who always had a smile and became a friend to everyone she met. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral services for Dorothy E. Hedenschoug will be held on Wednesday July 31, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Chapel 1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Dr., Morris, IL. 60450 Rev. Scott McClellan officiating. Interment will take place privately at a later date at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Morris Hospital Foundation in her name would be appreciated. Visitation WEDNESDAY MORNING 9 a.m. until time of services. For information phone (815) 942-5040 or www.fredcdames.com