Dorothy Edinger

Dorothy Edinger, 83, of Danville, passed away at 9:08 AM on September 19, 2013 at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. She was born on January 18, 1930 in Mackinaw, IL, the daughter of Curtis and Bessie (Marrow) Robinson. She married Norman Edinger on April 27, 1968 in Wysox, PA. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2012. Surviving her are two sons, John (Wendi) Maquire of Lafayette, LA, Gary (Monica) Edinger of Danville, IL, two daughters, Linda Gritten and Margaret (Dave) Garland both of Danville, five sisters, Alta Powell of Montana, Betty (Don) Duffy of St. Petersburg, FL, Barbara Zumwalt of Urbana, Shirley Reffett of Danville and Ann Link of Alvin, two special sister in laws, Barbara Robinson and Mary Roberts, twenty-two grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Dorothy also had many special friends, Therisa Kalichera, Carl Powell, Mary Reffett, Cindy Phillips, Laverne Bartlow, Betty Lane, Harold Walters and special neighbors, Rory (Julie) Lester and Mort (Pam) Young. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Mary (Gordon) Stewart, two brothers, James Hobbs and Richard Robinson, two sisters, Hazel Proctor and Lucille Hobbs, two grandsons and one great granddaughter. She went to Danville schools and worked for many years at Meis Brothers Department Store. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Her dog “Penny” will miss her greatly. A Celebration of Dorothys Life will be held on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials can be made in Dorothys name to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Please join Dorothys family in sharing photos, videos and memories of her through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com