Dorothy Menser

Dorothy Menser, age 92, passed away peacefully to go to her heavenly home on June 3, 2023. She was born on October 15,1930 to George and Anna Frerichs in Kankakee, Illinois. Dorothy attended Kankakee High School and being a lifelong learner later took several classes at Kankakee Community College. She married Elvis Menser on June 15,1949 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She had two children. Steve Menser was born in 1951 and Vicki Menser Gray in 1953. She worked over 25 years at the Kankakee Post Office. In fact, in 1965 she was one of the first two women ever hired. They were instrumental in chipping through the gender barrier of that era. Dorothy was fiercely independent, had a great sense of humor, loved to travel, and had a big heart. She was always ready to lend a hand to somebody less fortunate. She was a wanderlust and was afforded the opportunity to travel to such places as China, Australia, the Panama Canal, Mexico, Aruba, and many cities in this country. She went on an Alaskan cruise as well as several Caribbean cruises. Dorothy loved adventure. She rode in a hot air balloon, parasailed in Mexico, and at 70 years old went sky diving. She loved spending time with her 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Vicki Gray (husband Robert Gray) of Carmel, Indiana. Grandchildren Bridget O’Brien of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lindsay Gray Gritton (husband Jacob Gritton) of Westfield, Indiana. Allison Gray Harris (husband Paul Harris) of London, England. Great grandchildren include Erica O’Dell, Will O’Brien, and Kara O’Brien all of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carson Gritton and Savannah Gritton of Westfield, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband Elvis Menser, her son Steve Menser, both of her parents as well as two sisters and two brothers. Two granddaughters also preceded her. Jennifer Gray of Raleigh, North Carolina and Jill Menser of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A gravesite ceremony will be held on July 7 at 2:30 at Memorial Gardens in Kankakee. A late luncheon will be held immediately afterwards. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. https://donte.cancer.org She was spirited and lived her life inspired. She will forever be in the hearts of her family and friends. This is an homage to you Mom, Grammy, Aunt Ducky. A tribute to your life and your legacy. Please sign her guestbook at www.schrefflerfuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy Menser

October 15, 1930 - June 3, 2023

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October 15, 1930 - June 3, 2023

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