Dorothy S. Cook

DOROTHY S. COOK , 94 , of Chester, Illinois, formerly of Belleville, Illinois passed away at 6:38 am, Friday, December 6, 2019 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Joseph and Hattie (nee Montgomery) Cook on October 11, 1925 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Dorothy was a retired Laboratory Analyst and had worked for American Zinc.

Dorothy was a wonderful person who spent her life helping others and will be greatly missed.

Survivors:

1 Nephew:

Richard (Melinda) Trokey Steeleville, IL

4 Nieces:

Jacqueline (Gino) Capello Lebanon, IL

Laura (Dave) Owens New Baden, IL

Joyce Overton Aviston, IL

Elizabeth (Tim) Wise Ft. Myers, FL

1 Sister-in-law:

Nadine Cook Belleville, IL

Special Friend:

Ginger Doiron Belleville, IL

Several Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 1 Sister – Shirley Trokey, 1 Brother – Joseph Howard Cook, Jr., 4 Nephews – Mike, John, Ken and Steve Trokey and 1 Niece – Patty Mueller

In her last selfless act, Dorothy donated her body to Washington University School of Medicine for scientific study.

Memorials:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105