Dorothy J. "Dot" Zelke

Dorothy June "Dot" Zelke, age 86 of Highland, IL, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born on Wednesday, June 8, 1927, in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of Raymond A. and Agnes Julia (nee Griedel) Holtz. On Thursday, December 26, 1946, she married William Raymond "Bill" Zelke who survives. Mrs. Zelke was born and reared in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She worked as a waitress for 30 years; working at the Pioneer Restaurant, the Bungalow Restaurant, and others in the area. In February of 2013, she and her husband moved to Highland and lived with their daughter for 10 months. They moved to Highland Home in December of the same year. She enjoyed her bowling leagues, playing cards, snowmobiling, boating, and traveling. They vacationed to Las Vegas and throughout the United States, visiting their daughter and grandchildren. Survivors include: Husband - William R. "Bill" Zelke, Highland, IL Daughter - Sherrie A. Barkhaus, Highland, IL Grandchild - Scott K. (Erika) Barkhaus, Mascoutah, IL Grandchild - Staci M. (Joseph) LaPorta, Highland, IL Grandchild - Tami L. (Lt. Col. Rob, USAF Retired) Gilchrest, Fairfax Station, VA Great Grandchild - Tyler (Constance) Barkhaus, Valdosta, GA Great Grandchild - Megan (Chris) Bray, Pensacola, FL Great Grandchild - Olivia LaPorta, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Alexander LaPorta, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Samuel LaPorta, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Isabella LaPorta, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Jarrett Gilchrest, Fairfax Station, VA Great Grandchild - Quintin Gilchrest, Fairfax Station, VA Great Grandchild - Spencer Gilchrest, Fairfax Station, VA Great Grandchild - Jaylin Gilchrest, Fairfax Station, VA Great Great Grandchild - Luke Barkhaus, Valdosta, GA Great Great Grandchild - Peyton Bray, Pensacola, FL Great Great Grandchild - Ali-McKenzie Bray, Pensacola, FL Great Great Grandchild - Anna Bell Bray, Pensacola, FL Great Great Grandchild - Cody Bray, Pensacola, FL She was preceded in death by: Father - Raymond A. Holtz Mother - Agnes Julia Holtz nee Griedel Sister - Bernice Carver Sister - Elaine Kentop Son In-law - CMSGT Robert H. "Bob" Barkhaus, USAF, Retired (died 11/11/2008) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Friday, April 04, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 04, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Kirk Clayton, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Mascoutah, IL officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Dorothy J. "Dot" Zelke

June 8, 1927 - March 31, 2014