Thelma Zoellick

Thelma M. Zoellick, age 90, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2023, at VitaCare Living in Stratford, under the tender care of Promedica Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford. Rev. Donald Bruce will preside. Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. A live stream will be available for those unable to attend on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website.

Thelma was born on July 13, 1932, the daughter of Roy and Clara (Hart) Singleton in Missouri. She grew up in Illinois. In 1951, Thelma was united in marriage to Dallas “Chet” Sanders in Mt. Carmel, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1966. On February 2, 1975, Thelma was united in marriage to Ronald Zoellick in Elgin, Ill. They moved to Abbotsford and together they farmed until retiring in 2000. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2010.

Thelma enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search puzzles, playing cards, watching westerns and especially reading. She also liked to bake and can and freeze her produce. Thelma loved taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family.

Thelma is survived by her three sons: Dale Sanders of Dorchester, Roger Sanders of Dorchester and Tracy (Mary) Sanders of Abbotsford; four step-sons: Rick Zoellick of Dorchester, Larry Zoellick of Abbotsford, Raymond (Michelle) Zoellick of Owen and Mark (Terri) Zoellick of Stratford; 16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by three sisters and two brothers: Barb Hudson, Mickey Hornsby, Charles “Red” Singleton, Gordon Singleton and Wilma Cash; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Dallas “Chet” and Ronald; an infant son, Dallas; two sisters: Virginia Gilbert and Bertha Clarke and her brother, John Singleton.

The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Friends may send online condolences to www. maurinaschillingfuneralhome.com.

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