Dorothy Eileen Soltys, 89, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born in Chicago to the late Nicholas and Estelle Soltys. Her birthday was August 7... "Every year".
Dorothy enjoyed sketching, painting with watercolors, and writing. She was a consummate storyteller, which she utilized in her creative improv group. She made a life long project of learning new things and improving her mind. Dorothy loved to travel. She visited Egypt, the Oregon Coast, Canada, Mexico, and Maine. Many places made an appearance in her artwork. Dorothy was an active volunteer at many Chicago museums and was able to nurture her love of theater by ushering.
Dorothy lived her life with a certain Joie De' Vivre. She had a sly sense of humor, a quick wit, and was always willing to share a story or bit of advice. She was proud of her Ukrainian heritage. Dorothy brought joy to her relationships with friends and family.