Dorothy M. “Dot” Kimberlin, age 91 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL.
She was born on September 24, 1929, in Pierron, IL, the daughter of John and Emma (nee Benke) Korte.
On November 24, 1955, she married Dale C. Kimberlin at St. Paul Church in Highland, IL. He passed away on April 04, 2000.
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL. She was also a member of St. Anne Altar Society and Auxiliary to V.F.W Post #5694.
Mrs. Kimberlin was born in Pierron, IL and graduated from St. Paul School in Highland, IL in 1948. She worked for the Salvatorian Fathers in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin for 1 1/2 years and then returned to Highland to work for D’Arcy Advertising in St. Louis, MO. After her marriage, she worked at the Sears Catalog Store, Korte Construction Company, and Armbruster Sheet Metal Company. Always athletic, she enjoyed bowling (with many championship teams) and playing softball (her over 60 team had won two bronze metals (3rd place) in the national Senior Olympics in four trips) She liked watching her daughters play softball in the over 40 softball league at VFW. She enjoyed helping and serving at the VFW Fish Fry and making cole slaw and potato salad. She was Eucharistic Adoration at St. Joseph Hospital for St. Paul Church, and she bowled Tuesday morning Seniors League at Hi Top Bowl.
Survivors include: Son – Jeff C. (Barb) Kimberlin, Rushville, IL; Son – Gary J. (Elisa) Kimberlin, Highland, IL; Daughter – Kim M. (Husband Alan Winkeler) Kimberlin, Highland, IL; Daughter – Sara J. (Randy) Stein, Highland, IL; Daughter – Patty A. Kimberlin, Kauai, HI; Daughter – Becky L. Kimberlin, Austin, TX; Grandson – Ryan M. (Stacey) Kampwerth, St. Rose, IL; Grandson – Brett W. (Significant Other Jordan Semmelmayer) Kampwerth, Dallas, TX; Granddaughter – Lindsey M. Kampwerth, Breese, IL; Granddaughter – Brittney R. (Significant Other John Becker) Stein, Highland, IL; Grandson – Troy C. (Niki) Kimberlin, Tokoyo, Japan; Grandson – Victor R. Kimberlin, Fulton, IL; Great Grandchild – Alexis M. Kampwerth; Great Grandchild – Juhani Kimberlin; Great Grandchild – Nash C. Kimberlin; Great Grandchild – Charlotte A. Kampwerth; Great Grandchild – Brooks Kampwerth; Great Grandchild – Atana Kimberlin; Great Grandchild – Baby Kampwerth, due in July; Brother – Marcellus W. “Popeye” (Agnes) Korte, Breese, IL.
She was preceded in death by: Father – John G. Korte – Died 12/11/1955; Mother – Emma E. Korte, nee Benke – Died 12/20/1990; Husband – Dale C. Kimberlin – Died 4/4/2000; Brother – Joseph G. Korte – Died 1/4/2010; Brother – Eugene B. “Gene” Korte – Died 10/28/2015; Brother – Gerald G. “Jerry” Korte – Died 1/10/2016; Sister – Magdalen M. “Madge” Haenny – Died 11/11/2006; Sister – Lenore “Toots” Windsor – 11/2/2020; Brother – Sgt. Jerome A. Korte US Air Force – Died 12/7/1944; Brother – Alfred H. Korte – Died 7/17/1998.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Father Pat G. Jakel, officiating.
Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul School Educational Foundation, V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #5694 or Masses.
