Dorothy C. Almberg (née Anderson), 99, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at

Lightways Hospice Home, following a stroke just one week prior.

Dorothy was born in Chicago to Axel and Wilhelmina Anderson. She graduated from Steinmetz

High School and began her career as a secretary at Hartford Insurance. During World War II, she

contributed to the war effort by working at Douglas Aircraft Co. Dorothy married her beloved

husband, Norman Almberg, and moved to Joliet, where they raised their four children and built a

life full of love and dedication.

She was the cherished mother of Ann (Paul) Abraytis, Frances (Walter) Kukkonen, Steve

(Laurie) Almberg, and Mark (Sarah Staggs) Almberg. Dorothy's legacy continues through her

nine grandchildren: Savannah Abraytis; John (Kristen) Kukkonen; James (Brooklyn) Kukkonen;

Lori (David) Shelton; Paul Kukkonen; Anders (Caroline) Almberg; Erik Almberg; Emily (Mike

O'Connell) Almberg; and Kirsten (Eric Sanchez) Almberg. She also leaves behind ten great-

grandchildren: Colten, Kyler, Wesley, Miles, and Liam Kukkonen; Porter Shelton; Maeve

O'Connell; and Mateo, Emma, and Aria Sanchez. Dorothy was also deeply loved by many

nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Norman Almberg (1990); her brother

Theodore Anderson; and her sister Elsie Matyas.

Dorothy was a vibrant member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church for over seven decades, where

her spirit and faith shone brightly. Her active life also included part-time work at Hartford and

several other businesses and a 17-year volunteer role at Silver Cross Hospital. Known for her

great sense of humor and a seemingly endless supply of funny anecdotes, Dorothy cherished her

time with family, friends, and neighbors. She had a special affection for animals, particularly

dogs and horses, and always enjoyed dressing sharply.

Visitation will be held at Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black

Rd., on Tuesday, August 27, from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. A service celebrating Dorothy's life will take

place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 412 E. Benton St., on Wednesday, August 28, at 11:00

A.M., with lying in state from 10:00 A.M. Rev. Rodney A. Juell will officiate. Interment will

follow at Elmhurst Cemetery.

Those wishing to honor her memory may give flowers or make a donation in her name to

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lightways Hospice, the American Diabetes Association, or the

charity of the donor's choice. For more information, please call (815) 744-0022 or visit

Dorothy's online memorial at www.CHSFUNERAL.com.