Dorothy Schouten

Dorothy Lucile Schouten (nee Thorp) passed away June 12, 2019 at her home. Born in Harvey, IL, to Ted and Catherine Thorp, she was married to the love of her life Philip Schouten for 64 years. She was a loving and proud mother to Kevin Schouten, Gwendolyn Schouten, Christine Krob, Vincent Schouten (Josie Canchola-Schouten) Ted Schouten (Dave Gervase.) Dorothy had 11 grandchildren including Linea Krob, Jacob Krob, Jennifer Laurenti, Michael Krob, Amy Krob, Rayna Beatty, Mary Catherine Schouten, Holly Rodriguez, Antonio Schouten, Karlee Schouten, and Reann Schouten and numerous great grand children. She is proceeded in death by her sisters Lois Johnston (Wesley) Patricia Ward (Gerald) Sr. Grace Thorp and beloved sister-in-law Donna Thorp. She leaves behind her brother Edward Thorp (Clem). Dorothy enjoyed golf, cards and table games. She and Phil spent many years criss crossing the country in their travel trailer exploring new places and fishing. She worked as a telephone operator and supervisor for Illinois Bell before embarking on her career as a pediatric nurse for St. Vincent’s Orphanage in Chicago. In 1955 Dorothy left work outside the home behind to raise their 5 children. Dorothy was known as the fun loving, Aunt DeeDee to numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church at 5272 E. 5000N Rd. Bourbonnais, IL 60914 on Tuesday June 18 at 10:30 , burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at 2969 E 9000 Rd N, Manteno, IL, followed by a reception at The Manteno Golf Club at 7202 N. 4000E Rd Manteno, IL. Visitation will be Monday June 17 from 3-8pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home 21 N Main St, Manteno, IL In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.