Dolores I "Dodie" Gecan

Celebration Of Life Planned Following a private graveside service the family of Delores I. (Dodie) Gecan are having an open house and luncheon Celebrating the Life of "Dodie" from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M at the Mount Morris Moose Club on Saturday July 9th. Friends of Dodie and her family are welcome to attend to meet with Dodie's family and share memories of our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grand Mother. Delores passed away last August 19th in Mesa, Arizona. Below is her obituary which was published last year. Dolores I. Gecan (85) Mt. Morris, IL, Dolores I. "Dodie" Gecan, age 85, died peacefully in Mesa Arizona with loving family members by her side, Tuesday, August 19, 2015. Dodie was born November 22, 1929 in Polo, IL the daughter of Elmer & Margorie (Allison) Wilson. Dodie married William T. Coffman on June 10, 1950 in Polo, IL, and he preceded her in death on January 18, 1971. In November 1972 she married Edward G. Gecan, and preceded her in death on March 4, 2000. For the better part of the past 30 years, Dodie has lived in Mesa, AZ, but has always considered Northern Illinois home. Her outgoing personality made it easy for her to make new friends, and made her 1890 Club and dress shop businesses both enjoyable and successful. Dodie loved being around family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, socializing, and family gatherings. She especially enjoyed her 4 legged companion "Beja". Dodie is survived by her Daughter: Valerie Hanes, San Tan Valley, AZ. Son: William (Kathy) Coffman. Six Grandchildren: Jason Coffman, Zachery Coffman, Chicago, IL, Rebecca (Clayton) Merrill, Canton, MS, Joseph (Jenny)Hanes, Jacob Hanes, Mesa, AZ and Joshua Hanes, San Diego, CA. and 5 Great Grandchildren Katelyn and Garrett Merrill, Canton, MS and Preston, Luke and Addison Hanes. Dodie is preceded by her Parents, Husbands William Coffman and Edward Gecan, daughter Cynthia Sue, and sons Jon Curtis, and Michael Scott Coffman. Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL is assisting the family. We hope to see you.