OREGON — Dorothy Janssen, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12 in Dixon Healthcare Center. Dorothy was formerly of Oregon for 93 years. She was born on June 8, 1927 in Startford, Illinois, the daughter of Henery & Ida (Withers) Rosenbalm. Dorothy graduated from Oregon High School class of 1945. Dorothy married Walter Janssen in Oregon and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2010.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Gary (Joan) Janssen, Dixon, and Judy (Mike) Musgrave, Sterling; grandchildren: Veronica (Don) Lovett, Dixon, and Michael (Kortney) Janssen, Sterling; 10 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Walter; son: Larry Janssen; grandson: David Janssen; and brother: George Rosenbalm.

Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt, Mt. Morris.