Vivian Dorn

Posted 2/26/19

Vivian Dorn

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Vivian Dorn

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ROCHELLE — Vivian Hazel Dorn, 91, of Rochelle, passed away Sat. Feb. 23, 2019 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehab Center.  Vivian was born Oct. 7, 1927 in Rockford, the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Zimmer) Vincer. 

She was a graduate of Rockford East High School. Vivian married Burton W. Dorn, Feb. 17, 1946 in Rockford. Vivian proudly spent her years as a farmer, housewife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had many hobbies, most importantly she enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. 

Vivian is preceded in death by her husband, Burton, on Dec. 16, 2005; brother, Robert Vincer; and sisters, Helen Secoy and Pearl Vincer.

Vivian is survived by son, Foster (Karen) Dorn of West Brooklyn; daughter, Pearl Miller of Davis Junction; grandchildren, Melissa (Scott) Cleary of West Brooklyn, Darin (Johnnice) Dorn of Ashton and Dawn (Chad) Palmer of Rockford; great-grandchildren, Trey Miller, Kane Wagner, Ellah, Audree, and Luke Dorn, Karsyn and Tyson Palmer; and special friends, Ted and Vonnie Wilkinson of Rochelle.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb 28, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16060 E. Lindenwood, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Matthew Rosebrock officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Memorial Garden in Rochelle.

Memorials can be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lindenwood. 

An online guest book is available at www.ungerhorner.com.