Taylorville Obits

Mary Laquita Dorr   

Mary Laquita “Joy” Dorr, 87 of Taylorville passed away October 17, 2020 at Taylorville Care Center.


She was born September 12, 1933 in Tovey, Ill. to parents Bernard and Mary (Martin) Hake. She married Donald Dwight Door on July 11, 1959 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Kincaid, Ill. Donald preceded her in death on January 9, 2013.
Mary was a homemaker, member of St. Rita’s Church in Kincaid and enjoyed photography and collecting antiques. She graduated from Kincaid High School.


Survivors include daughter Dena (Joe) Goeckner of Newberry, S.C., son Joe (Gloria) Dorr of Pana, Ill., sister Beverly (Dwight) Taylor of Taylorville, Ill., grandchildren: Lacey (JB) Head of Brookhaven, Ga., Luke (Kimberly) Goeckner of Mooresville, N.C., Caleb Goeckner of Irmo, S.C., Hannah (Ben) Nichols of Pomaria, S.C., great-grandchildren: Wynn Goeckner of Mooresville, N.C., Aubrey and Riley Head of Brookhaven, Ga., Meghan Nichols of Pomaria, S.C., and numerous cousins and one aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband, brother Bernie Hake, and her parents. 
Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.

 

Memorials may be left to the Christian County Meals on Wheels program.  McClure Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Memories of Mrs. Dorr or condolences may be left online at: www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.