Dorothy M. Washow

August 15, 1922 - January 30, 2016

Dorothy M. Washow, 93, of Richmond, IL, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 after a brief illness.   She was born in Chicago, IL on August 15, 1922, the daughter of the late Henry and Sophie (Reckweg) Bergholz.   She was a graduate of Wilmot High School in 1940.   She was married to Jack F. Washow on June 30, 1945, in Long Beach, CA.  Jack proceeded her in death in October, 2003.   Dorothy was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Richmond, IL and served as past president and secretary of WELCA, the women's group.   She worked as a secretary at Richmond Grade School for over 19 years.   She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and garden clubs in Richmond and Minocqua/Woodruff, WI.   In 1972 she and her husband built their summer home in Lac du Flambeau, WI, where they shared many happy memories with their family and friends.   Dorothy is  survived by a son, Jack H. (Macy) Washow, of Lac du Flambeau; a daughter, Jane (John) Goehler, of Palatine, IL; four grandchildren: Scott (Renee) Washow, Heather (Frank) Shaw, Craig (Erica) Goehler, Lynne (Sean) Murphy and three great grandchildren.   Memorial service will be at 11:30 am Friday, February 12, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church 6000 Broadway,  Richmond, IL  with Pastor Andy Tyrrell officiating.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church 6000 Broadway St Richmond, IL 60071 or Richmond Food Pantry 10308 Main Street Richmond, IL 60071 or American Heart Assoc 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674.