COOK, Eleanora Dorothy 1937 - 2024

COOK, MATHIAS, EHRET, MCCARTY, SALTS, SHUFFLER, FORD

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 12/29/2024 at 12:44:02

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Page 4, Column 3

E. DOROTHY COOK
Libertyville

E. Dorothy COOK, 87, of Libertyville, IA passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA (note: in Wapello Co., IA). As were her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's honor may be directed to the family and mailed to P.O. Box 83, Libertyville, IA 52567. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Eleanora Dorothy COOK, or Dorothy as most knew her, was born on February 12, 1937, in Birmingham, IA to Silas and Veda MATHIAS EHRET. She was a 1955 graduate of Eldon High School and married the love of her life, Clarence E. COOK, Jr. on April 17, 1955. Together they became the loving parents of five children. Dorothy was a housewife and homemaker while the children were young. As they grew older, she worked at various jobs and spent 20 years working as a CNA at the County Home in Jefferson County until her retirement.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Junior COOK; a daughter, Brenda; a grandson, Robbie McCARTY; great-grandson, Jackson McCARTY; a sister, Mary SALTS; her brothers, Abe, Lester "John", Raymond, Roscoe, Sam and Roy; and a son-in-law, Rick.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Diana) COOK of Ottumwa, IA, Randy COOK of Libertyville, IA, Dovie SHUFFLER of Libertyville, IA, and Mickie (Neal) FORD of Fairfield, IA; 18 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, a special friend, Joyce Hostetler, as well as many extended family and friends.

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