Dorothy Elizabeth Benson

Dorothy Elizabeth (Sorensen) Benson of Van Auken Lake, Hartford, formerly of Orland Park, Ill., passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 11, 2016.

She was preceded in death by Roy, her loving husband of 62 years; and her brother, Christian Sorensen.

Their seven children include: Richard (Priscilla), Carole (Richard) Benson-Weinberg, Robert, Thomas (Crissie), Gregory (Rachel), Christopher (Nancy), and Kathleen (Chuck) Goro. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Eric and Alida Benson, Meghan Matz, Suzannah Weinberg, Michael Benson, Sonja Hershkowitz, Carla Benson, Christopher and Andrew Benson, Grace, Charlie and Gwen Goro; and eight great-grandchildren: Elise and Claire Benson, Caroline, John, Olivia and Lucy Matz, Soren and Charlotte Hershkowitz.

Dorothy was born on Dec. 15, 1924, on Chicago's great south side, the daughter of P. Christian and Anna Marie Sorensen. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker to her family in Orland Park until Roy's retirement. They then moved to beautiful Van Auken Lake in southwest Michigan. An expert seamstress, Dorothy made exquisite clothing and blankets for her children and grandchildren. Her home was always filled with the wonderful aroma of fresh baked bread, cookies and sweet rolls. Family and friends were always welcome for smorgasbords and music. As she always desired, "Moomie" happily resided in her home until her last day.

The family will greet friends from 9-10 a.m. (CST) on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St, Lockport, IL, 60441. A memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. Luncheon for family and friends to follow at Fox's Orland Park Restaurant & Pub, 9655 W 143rd St, Orland Park, Ill. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.