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J Coleen Dochterman
Born: July 23rd, 1932
Died: January 8th, 2019
Obituary
J. Coleen Dochterman, 86, of Burlington, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at her residence.
Born July 23, 1932 in Carthage, IL, she was the daughter of Melgar and Jessie (Smith) Mosley. She married Harmon "Doc" Dochterman on November 5, 1950 in Carthage, IL.
She graduated from Carthage High School in Carthage, IL and was the past owner of Gift Fair and Party Line.
Coleen was a member of West Burlington Christian Church, where she was very active for many years. She belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution and Des Moines County Historical Society. She enjoyed genealogical work and especially her family time and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Harmon "Doc" Dochterman of Burlington; three children, Sheila Kaye (Rod) Crowner of West Burlington, Wm. R. Randy (Tracy) Dochterman of Burlington, and James Alan (Pam) Dochterman of West Burlington; eight grandchildren, Amy Burkhart, Andy Crowner, Scott Dochterman, Eric Dochterman, Keri Birk, Ben Dochterman (deceased), Courtney Gunn, and Kaylee Dochterman; nineteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Ben Dochterman; three brothers, Oliver Dean Mosley, Rollie Mosley, and Bill Mosley; and two sisters, Bobbie Smith and Leota Cludrey.
The funeral service for Mrs. Dochterman will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 14th at Lunning Chapel. Rev. Steven Parker will officiate. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Great River Hospice House and Ridgeview Assisted Livin