Doris Dalida

Doris Tucker Dalida, 94, of Catlin, formerly of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the home of her daughter with whom she had lived for 2 years. Doris was born on January 19, 1926 in Georgetown, IL to Jesse A. and Daisy {Smith} Tucker, both deceased. She was united in marriage to Joseph Dalida on June 14, 1947, until his passing on June 26, 2007. Those who loved her and will miss her include: her daughter, JoAnn (Greg) Dalida-Wilson of Catlin; her son, Randy (Tammy) Dalida of New Castle, IN; her granddaughters, Michelle (John) Vice of Oceanside, NY, Dr. Melissa Harrier of Greenwood, IN, Hannah Elaine Dalida of Bloomington, IN, and Sarah Grace (nee "Izzy") Dalida of New Castle, IN; her grandson, Zachary Wilson of Chicago, IL; her great granddaughters, Alexandra & Addison Vice; her brother, Robert Tucker of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; her many nieces & nephews; several friends; her "other" daughter, Susie Ringer Wigginton; her special long time friend & caregiver, Suzanne Fisher; and her beloved cats, Daisy & Luna. She was preceded in death by: her brothers, Raymond (Rosella) Tucker and Kenneth (Helen) Tucker; her sisters, Beulah (Ray) Nale, Goldie (Donald) Stimac, Maxine (Dick) Yates, Jessie (Kenneth) Parker, LeVee (Don) Ehlenfeld, just this past July, her twin & special sister, Dorothy Tucker Bouton, and Ann (Henry) Schlager; her sister-in-law, Carol Tucker; and her brother-in-law, John (Bernice) Dalida. Doris worked at Szilagis Grocery, the Grab-It-Here Grocery, and the IGA, all in Georgetown. She loved to read, sing, and garden. She was a wonderful cook and housekeeper, and she wrote beautiful poems. She enjoyed puzzles, playing Rook with her twin sister & caregiver, or playing dominos frequently with her daughter, granddaughters, son-in-law, & grandson. Doris loved to hike in the woods, go birdwatching, as she loved birds, and would sit in her chair by the window to watch hummingbirds, butterflies, & flowers. She loved nature and would walk around the horn in Georgetown at least once a day in all kinds of weather, with her friend since Jr. High, Frances Ellis. The two of them would ride long distances on their bikes, continuing well into their 70s. The family would like to thank her Carle doctors who cared for her through the years, as well as her Carle Hospice North Team, Marge, Andrea, Traci, & Rick. Private family services will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Georgetown, Illinois 200 E. West St. Georgetown, Illinois 61846 with Pastor James Blue and Phil Miller officiating. She will be laid to rest in Georgetown Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in her name to Forest Glen County Preserve or Carle Hospice Care. Please join her family in sharing memories through her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.