Dorothy V. Gauruder


Dorothy V. Gauruder
, nee Radisic, 93, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, June 5, 1916, in Livingston, WI, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Four Fountains Convalescent Center in Belleville.

Mrs. Gauruder was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a special Mom and Nana.


She was preceded in death by her:

  • Husband of 64 years: Arthur Gauruder
  • Parents: Nicholas and Helen, nee Borich, Radisic
  • Brothers
    • George Radisic
    • Carl Radisic
  • Sister: Genevieve Koehler
  • Granddaughter: Debbie Sue Blazier
  • Son-in-Law: Robert Clarkson

Surviving are her:

  • Daughter: Mary "Sue" Blazier Clarkson of Swansea, IL
  • Grandchildren
    • Connie Sue Blazier of Belleville, IL
    • Rick A. (Debbie L.) Clarkson of Columbia, IL
  • Great-Grandchildren
    • Timothy A. Clarkson
    • Bryan J. Clarkson
    • Andrew M. Clarkson
  • Sister-in-Law: Mary Radisic of Belleville, IL
  • Nieces
    • Helen Miles of Salem, OH
    • Annie Fratila of Salem, OH
    • Lorraine Ettner of Imperial, MO
    • Jeanmarie Buneta of Belleville, IL
  • Nephew: James Radisic of Belleville, IL
  • Great Niece: Meredith Buneta of Belleville, IL

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the MS Society or Belleville Area Humane Society.

Visitation: Friends may call from 11 to 12:45 pm, Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, June 4, 2010 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, with Howard Thomure officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.

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