Dorothy J. Mason

Dorothy J. Mason, nee Mathews, age 91, late of St. John, IN, formerly a longtime resident of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Norbert S. “Sonny” Mason.  Loving mother of Barbara (Bruce) Tanouye, Karen Serafini, Jeffrey (Jill) Mason, David (Kimberley) Mason, and James (Jennifer) Mason.  Proud grandma of Staci (Amit), Dana (Jed), Kristi (Randall), Samantha (Justin), Jesse, Danielle, twins: Bethany, Courtney, and Bradley; great-grandma of Lilliana, Niam, Kiran, Amaya, Hudson, Finley, Wyatt, Caden, Caleb and Quinn.  Dearest sister of the late Richard (late Lorraine) Mathews, and late Robert (late Bina) Mathews.  Kind aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her mother Martha Mathews, nee Mroz.  Dorothy was loved by her family, neighbors, and friends, and will be dearly missed.

Memorial visitation Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home James E. Janusz, Director 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN.  Inurnment Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:50 a.m. directly at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Autism Speaks P.O. Box 37148 Boone, IA  50037, greatly appreciated.

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