CREVE COEUR - Dora Lee Trowbridge, 75, of Creve Coeur, passed away at 2:10 AM, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was formerly of Bloomington-Normal, IL.
Born September 25, 1948 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria to Clayton and Ruth (Hasley) Sylvester, she married Gary Trowbridge of East Peoria on August 15, 1967, in Lacon, IL. Gary Trowbridge died on October 17, 2021. Dora also was preceded in death by both parents; one sister, Sherri Sylvester; and one nephew, Rodney Beal.
Surviving Dora are two daughters, Jennipher Henson of Creve Coeur, IL, and Lori (Steven) Krosky of Parker, CO; one grandson, Jon Henson of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Judy (Bradley) Beal of Henderson, NV; and one nephew, Michael Beal.
Dora was a graduate of the class of 1966 at East Peoria High School. She went to work after high school for five years as sales manager for GE Cable Vision until changing professions and accepting the position of Assistant Treasurer for Tazewell County. She held this title for 5 years. Dora attended ISU and obtained a real estate brokerage license. For more than 25 years, Dora was a self-employed real estate broker in the Central Illinois community.
As such, Dora was very active in community organizations including the B-N Jaycees, Soroptimst International, Santa Claus Christmas parade and many other charitable events. She loved giving of her time and spending it with her colleagues, friends and family. Dora also loved animals, shopping and collecting antiques, and many other civic minded hobbies.
A private graveside service will be held in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, IL. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Services (TAPS) or a charitable organization of the donor's choice.
To express condolences online, visit http://www.preston-hanley.com
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