David M. Dori

David M. Dori, 58, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, March 19, 1952, in St. Louis, died Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL of a heart attack and stroke.

David was a Co-owner of Dori Marine Service, Freeburg, IL. He was a past member of Belleville South Bass Masters, AmBassadors, Southwestern Racing Assoc, and Belle Clair Racing Assoc. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and organ donor participant. He enjoyed sports, racing, fishing and hunting.

David had unconditional love for his family. He was highly respected and loved by many. He will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. He will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by:

  • Maternal Grandparents: Joe and Kathrine Dixon
  • Paternal Grandparents: Charles and Letizia Dori Sr.
  • Aunts
    • Ann Hlavek
    • Katie Dori
    • Albena Poser
  • Uncles
    • Bill Walters
    • Art Poser Sr.
    • James Harrell, Sr.

David is survived by:

  • Wife of 31 years: LynEtta K. nee McCarty of Belleville, IL
  • Children
    • Leticia Dori of Belleville, IL
    • Alicia Dori of O'Fallon, IL
    • Derrick Dori of Belleville, IL
  • Parents: Charles and Kathrine nee Walters Dori Jr. of Belleville, IL
  • Brother: Chuck Dori of Swansea, IL
  • Nephews
    • Michael (Candy) Dori
    • Matt Dori
    • Jonathan McCarty
    • Glenn Allen Trentman
    • Levi, Garret, and Dane Trentman
    • Jamison and Cory Hatzl
    • Cameron Lappe
    • John Middendorf
    • Nathan Fisher
    • Brandon and Alexander Fisher
    • Ian Browning
  • Nieces
    • Angela (Ken) Foppe
    • Sheri McCarty
    • Lily Trentman
    • Erynn Hatzl
    • Ashley Wegner
    • Jessica Fisher
    • Katelynn Fisher
    • Carly Browning
  • Uncles
    • Al (Audrey) Dori of Millstadt, IL
    • Louis (Charlene) Dori of Millstadt, IL
    • Joe Dixon of Pomona, IL
  • Aunts
    • Wilma Harrell of Knoxville, TN
    • Joan (Barry) Harris of Highland, IL
  • Godfather: Rudy (Kathy) Hlavek of Florida
  • In-laws
    • Gary (Judy) Trentman
    • Bill (Ruth) McCarty
    • June Harris
  • Brother and Sister In-laws
    • Duane McCarty
    • Glenn Trentman
    • Eric (Shannon) Trentman
    • Michele Hatzl
    • Mitchell McCarty
    • David McCarty
    • Ron (Chris) Middendorf
    • Will (Molly) Fisher
    • Franz (June) Fisher
    • Clayton (Theresa) Browning
  • Numerous Cousins, Cousin In-laws, Great Nieces and Nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Belleville Area Humane Society, American Heart Assoc, St. Clair/Monroe County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate).

Visitation: Friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL

Funeral: Memorial service will be held at 11am on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Kurrus Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth York officiating. By his request cremation was held. 

Condolences left for David M. Dori:

    RIP ACHS Classmate,

    To Dave's Family -please accept Joan and my deepest sympathy

    Joe English Belleville Il 62223

    My dearest sister, nieces and nephew: Sharing in your sorrow
    Thinking of you and wishing
    I could be there to hug you. David will be missed greatly, he will not be forgotten, he lives on in all of our memories.



    Michele Hatzl Palm Coast FL 32164

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Ronnie and Becky Dori Millstadt IL 62260

    RIP, out thoughts and prayers are with your family, you will truley be missed by them, they loved you deeply!

    Charlie and Barbie Westerheide Belleville Illinois 62226

    OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF DAVID'S FAMILY ON HIS UNTIMELY
    PASSING. I REMEMBER ONE CHRISTMAS WE WERE GATHERED AT UNCLE CHARLIE AND AUNT KATHERINE'S HOME. DAVID'S FAVORITE SONG THAT YEAR WAS "JUST CALL ME ANGEL" HE WENT AROUND ALL EVENING SINGING THE LYRICS TO THE SONG-"JUST CALL ME ANGEL IN THE MORNING." WE CAN BE ASSURED BY THE LIFE HE LED THAT HE IS WITH THE ANGELS.

    DON AND SANDY STEPPIG MILLSTADT IL 62260

    We are sorry for the loss of your Husband and Father. Dave was a wonderful guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Clara Elmore & Family Belleville Illinois 62226

    Please accept our condolences on Dave's passing. He was a heck of a great guy and we will sure miss him.
    Sincerely,
    The Fellows Family

    David Fellows Freeburg IL 62243

    To Dave’s Family, my sincerest condolences. Dave was one of my nicest memories in both grade school and high school.

    Marilyn Mauch Evans Auburn Hills MI 48326

    My thoughts and prayers to your family during the loss of your loved one. I have heard he was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.

    Sondra Belleville Illinois 62226

    My deepest sympathy to Dave's family for their loss of a wonderful family man, classmate, and friend. Farewell my friend and sweet dreams.

    Ray Crisio Belleville Illinois 62221

    My husband and son were, at first customers of Dave's at the boat shop, but soon became his friends. Roger often told his friends what "good guys" both Dave and Charlie were.
    Please accept our sympathies. Dave's family is certainly in our prayers. Keep your precious memories of him alive and use them for comfort.

    Roger & Joyce Muskopf Freeburg Il 62243

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

    Tim Bassler Belleville Illinois 62226

    My deepest condolences to the whole family.

    Mike Fischer Belleville Illinois 62223

    Thoughts and Prayers to Daves Family an Parents the years have pased us by to fast.

    Michael L. Romano Hardin Ky 42025

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family. Enjoyed many hours visiting with Dave and Charlie at the boat shop.

    James & Mary Kincaid Columbia IL 62236

    Alicia, Leticia and Family,

    So very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy. I always enjoyed chatting with him at the shop. He always took good care of me there. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.

    J.R. and Tara Yedinak Belleville IL 62220