Dorcas L. Kuhlemeyer, 91, of Freeport, died Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born May 14, 1919 in Hillsboro, IL., the daughter of Lawrence and Stella (Carr) Edwards.

Dorcas worked for Crum and Forrester for over 25 years.

She married Nelson Kuhlemeyer on April 25, 1942 in Freeport. He died on February 19, 1997.

Dorcas was a member of Cedarville Baptist Church, Insurance Women of Illinois and the Joy Singers.

Survivors include one son Lyle (Susan) Kuhlemeyer of Freeport; three daughters, Nancy (George) Goldsworthy of Freeport, Dianne (Lee) Runte of Freeport and April (Roger) Friedrich of Monroe, WI; also nine grandchildren and Four Great-grandchildren.

She was Preceded in death by her husband, one grandson, Rick Miller. One great-grandson, Jacob Kuhlemeyer; one great-grandaughter Lexus Jackson; one sister, and her friend Lyle Leverton.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Cedarville Baptist Church 10:30 a.m. Rev. Gene McIntosh will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Please visit www.burketubbs.com.