Dorothy Rosalyn (Hilaski) Dever, age 87, died Monday, March 23, in Dorr.
Born on March 21, 1939, Dorothy lived a life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family and friends. Dorothy was a woman of unwavering faith and a devoted member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. She was often described as a “caring, loving angel on earth,” whose kindness and compassion touched everyone she met.
She is survived by her children: Mick Dever; Dan (Sue) Dever; Randy Terrell; Dawn Vogt; and Michelle (Rod) Cooper. She is also survived by her brother, Leon (Cheryl) Hilaski; sisters-in-law Janice Hilaski, Connie (Dave) Hupp, and Mary Dever; as well as 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, James Dever Jr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Michael Dever Jr.; her daughter, Darlene Terrell; her son-in-law, Steve Vogt; parents, Ray and Edna Hilaski; her siblings, Robert Hilaski, David Hilaski, and Norma (Bill) Schaendorf; and several n-laws: James Dever Sr., Gladys Dever, Bill Dever, Robert (Carol) Dever, and Rose (Leroy) Hancock.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.Thursday April 23, at St. Stanislaus Hall, 1861 136th Ave. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with a funeral luncheon immediately afterward.
