Dorothy L. Hardine

Dorothy L. Hardine, 95, of Galesburg, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home.

She was born August 5, 1921, in Mandan, North Dakota, the daughter of Roy F. and Estella L. (Wollenburg) Dow.

She was the loving wife of the late Russell Z. Hardine and devoted mother of Russell S. Hardine, Kenneth D. (and Maria) Hardine, and Rebecca L. McCoy. Also surviving are five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Marjorie Shearer. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, John W. Hardine; and a son-in-law, F.L. “Mac” McCoy.

Dorothy graduated from high school in Mandan, North Dakota and attended Dickinson State Teacher’s College in North Dakota and Hunter College in New York City.

Dorothy was a United States Navy veteran, serving in the WAVES during World War II.

Dorothy enjoyed sewing, baking, arts and crafts, and loved dancing to the sounds of the Big Band music of the 1930s and ‘40s.

Private family graveside service is planned. Eleanor Landon will officiate. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the FISH Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1922, Galesburg, IL 61402. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.