Dorothy Quinn

April 3, 1928 - February 15, 2009

Dorothy J. Quinn, age 80, passed away on February 15, 2009 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her four children: Terrence Judy of Hammond, IN, Daniel Janie of Cerritos, CA, Peggy Terry Austgen of Schererville, IN, and Patrick Sunday Detamore of Morocco, IN; her grandchildren: Kelly Kevin Dahlkamp, Keri Andy Denny, Kara Steven Stimac, Meagan Austgen, Erin Quinn, and Thomas Quinn; her great-grandchildren: Tyler and Carson Denny, Grace Stimac and Kendall Dahlkamp; her brothers: Ray Millie Sommers, Bill Sharon Sommers, and Larry Marge Sommers; numerous nieces and nephews and her special friends: June, Norinne and Pauline. She was preceded in death by her loving husband: Thomas Quinn in 1987 and by her parents: John and Ann Sommers. Funeral Prayers will be said on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 9:15 AM at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, NOTE: NEW LOCATION at 606 E. 113th Ave. 2 blocks east of Broadway, Crown Point, IN followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN with Fr. Pat Kalich officiating. Private interment at Calumet Park Cemetery. Visitation at the Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre on Thursday, February 19, 2009 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM. St. Mary's Altar & Rosary Sodality will have a rosary service at 4:00 PM. Dorothy graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1945, from the St. Catherine School of Nursing in 1949 and was active in their Alumni Associations. She was retired from the Lake County Health Department. She was a woman of great faith and was very involved in the St. Mary's Catholic Church Community in Crown Point as a Eucharistic Minister and as a member of the Altar and Rosary Sodality. She traveled extensively, was an active member of the Crochet Group at the Crown Point Library and an avid sports fan who never gave up on the Cubs. Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives she touched. To share a memory please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com For information call 219-663-2500.

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Terry , sorry sorry for the loss of your mother .I am sure she is looking down and proud of her children from heaven .

Our heartfelt sympathies to the Quinn Family. We are sorry that we could not be with you at the time of your loss, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Memories help,find comfort in them, keep them close to your heart and know that she left her imprint on so many people! I know she will always be remembered by us! Love, Al, Debbie & Sara

Even know we were not related, Dorothy was like a Grandma to our daughter Megan, she always called her by Grandma Dorothy. We are glad she was a part of our family she will be greatly missed.

So sorry for your loss. Dorothy will be missed. She was a great patient. We enjoyed taking care of her while she was here. And some of us even received a little nursing advice sometimes ;

My heartfelt sympathy to all of Dorothy's family and friends-- Dorothy took care of my grandmother in 1968 when Busia had a stroke. My mother was caring for Busia in our home. Dorothy would come twice a week to bathe Busia and tend to her other needs. She had a home-made concoction for treating bedsores that really worked when nothing else would give Busia any relief. Dorothy took excellent care of Busia, and she also gave my mother some much needed emotional support during a very difficult time. I will always remember Dorothy, and I am grateful to her for helping my family when we were in need. With prayers, Rose Dubec

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Peggy... My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I had the GREAT pleasure of meeting and spending time with your mom when I was a new Med Tech 1975 at St. A's. When I first met her I was impressed by what a neat, funny, cool lady she was. In the years since then, I have often thought of her and was happy that I had gotten to know her. You may remember me from BNI class of '71.

Aunt Dorothy was a wonderful aunt, and a very caring and loving sister to my Dad. I have many great memories of family reunions at her house. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Aunt Dorthy's family. Susan Sommers Mader

Terry, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Please know I am thinking of you and your family. Love, Marla

Terry - Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother. Mother's are the lifeblood of all families and they will always be cherished. May god comfort you in your time of loss and may you cherish your memories of her forever.

She was one fantastic great lady.. I wonder how many ball games she watched in her lifetime and how many lawn chairs she went through.

Dear Quinn family, I adore your mom, grandmother, great-grandmother. She always uplifted my spirit and made me happy. I was blessed to make a trip with her to Medjugorje. I never laughed so much in my life. There is a big mansion in Heaven for her, just as the Bible says so. Well done my faithful servant. Well done. She goes onto her Heavenly reward as you moarn her loss. I pray you are comforted in your loss. Somehow, someway, peace comes to you in this moment. I love you. Todd

Aunt Dorothy was a pistol. The Quinns were all larger than life to me when I was growing up. When I think of Dorothy I see her during a family reunion at their house by the lake. Life was young and wonderful then, I will always remember Dorothy from that time in my life. John Sommers

Pat, My thoghts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. Cherish all the wonderful memories of your mother. God Bless and may she rest in peace.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.