Obituary of Dorothy I. Ilgen, 89
Name of Deceased | Dorothy I. Ilgen |
Age | 89 |
Date of Death | 08/29/2013 |
Date of Birth | 02/22/1924 |
Funeral Home | Steven R Neff Funeral Home |
Dorothy Irene Hettinger Ilgen, 89 of Spring Mills, joined her family in God's house on August 29, 2013. Dorothy, a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Irma Mae Smith Hettinger, was born on February 22, 1924 in Spring Mills. On May 29, 1955 she married Curtis Eugene Ilgen, Sr., who preceded her in death on April 28, 1982.
In her earlier years, Dorothy worked at the Paper Mill in Lock Haven and the Dress Factory in Spring Mills. She attended the Green Grove Brethren in Christ Church. Dorothy enjoyed word puzzles, reading, spending time with her family, picnics, gardening and just being outdoors.
Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ilgen Snare (Ed) of Spring Mills; one stepson, Curtis Eugene Ilgen, Jr, grandchildren; Russell R. and James C. Snare, Lisa M. Ilgen (Ed), Douglas Ilgen (Heather) and Michael Ilgen (Holly). Also surviving are great grandchildren, Ginger, Cierra, Jennifer, Douglas Alan and Carter. Dorothy was preceded in death by siblings, Mary S. Hettinger Albright, Gladys M. Hettinger Duck, Margaret R. Hettinger Schrack, Theodore R. Hettinger, Clayton E. Hettinger, Ralph R. Hettinger.
In accordance with Dorothy's wishes, there will be no public services. She will be laid to rest in Heckman Cemetery in Spring Mills. Contributions in memory of Dorothy may be sent to the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home, Po Box 437, Millheim, Pa. 16854.