Dorothy Bahre's Obituary
Dorothy Bahre, age 93, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:40 a.m. in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.
Dorothy was born on August 19, 1931 in Oklahoma City, OK, a daughter to Robert P. and Genevieve M. (Schwartz) Curry. On June 15, 1949, she married Charles Keiner Bahre in DuQuoin, IL and he preceded her in death on October 19, 1990 after 41 years of marriage. She was of the Catholic faith and had worked as the librarian at Nashville Public Library for 20 years. Dorothy enjoyed sewing and bowling.
Survivors include her three sons, Charles (Polly) Bahre of Oakdale, IL, Thomas (Wanda) Bahre of Imperial, MO, and Paul (Lori) Bahre of Hoyleton, IL; her daughter, Melinda (Lonnie) Ruppert of Coulterville, IL; and twenty-four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Dorothy's wishes were to be cremated and a private family service will be held. Interment will be in McElvain Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nashville Public Library, Nashville, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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