Dorothy "Dodo" (Lidecker) HUSSEY
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Frank L. Hussey, Jr.
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Steamboat Pilot & Today - April 6, 2024
January 26, 1927 – March 15, 2024
Dorothy Lidecker Hussey, of Glenview, IL passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on March 15, 2024. Dorothy, lovingly known by her childhood nickname of Dodo, was the beloved wife of the late Frank L. Hussey, Jr., M.D.; fond mother of Frank III, New Trier-1967 (Gail) of Wilmette, IL; Sharon Handler, New Trier-1968 (David) of Granite Bay, CA; William, New Trier-1971 (Donyce) of Houston, TX; and Michael, New Trier-1976 (Monica) of Albuquerque, NM; loving sister of the late Mary Buenger (Richard) and the late Robert Lidecker (Nancy). She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Brittany Handler Toft (Kenneth), CA; Lauren Handler, CA; Ashley Hussey, CO; Alanna Hussey Polinski (Michael), IL; Caroline Hussey, TX; Matthew Hussey (Chelsey), TX; and Martin Hussey, TX; and four great-grandchildren: Aaron & Franklin Toft, CA; Riley Dunkle, CO and Lawson Hussey, TX.
Dorothy spent her childhood in Kenilworth, IL, raised by her parents Bernadette and Valentine Lidecker. She attended Joseph Sears School, New Trier H.S. and Culver-Stockton College.
Dorothy’s priority was caring for her family, which she did with love and dedication, teaching her children and grandchildren many of life’s lessons along the way. Throughout her life she enjoyed playing many sports including tennis, golf, ice skating, platform tennis and skiing. She and Frank spent many winters and summers in Steamboat Springs, CO, truly their “happy place”, where they both skied until age 80! After age 80, she continued to snowshoe on the hills around her Colorado home. Quiet moments for Dorothy were spent doing needlepoint, knitting and quilting. Dorothy was also a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Steamboat Springs, CO. She was a member of Michigan Shores Club, Wilmette and Skokie Country Club, Glencoe. She was also a member of the Over the Hill Gang, Steamboat Springs, CO.
Dorothy continued to take walks daily into her 90s. She was well known for strolling the neighborhood sidewalks around the Vi at the Glen, where she and Frank had lived since 2001.
She was a great lover of people, making and keeping many friends wherever she went. She loved social gatherings and was a master conversationalist who was never at a loss for words. She will be greatly missed by her family, extended family and her many friends.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Pinky Bulatao, Dorothy’s devoted caregiver as well as to the nursing staff at the Vi and Suncrest Hospice, who all gave her compassionate care and comforted her family as they could not always be present.
A funeral service and celebration of life will be held Friday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Holy Comforter, 222 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL. Interment will be private. A luncheon will follow at a location to be announced at the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Strings Music Festival. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847)675-1990.
