Puchmelter, Dorothy M., Beloved wife of the late George. Devoted mother of Charlene (Kenneth) Kuhnlohe, Suzanne (Jeffrey) Johnston, and George N. (Alisa) Puchmelter. Cherished grandmother of Dawn, Natalie, Brittany and Michael. Great grandmother of six. Dorothy worked as manager of Wieboldt's, then Main Street and Kohl's, over 50 years combined. A loving wife of 66 years, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was always most important and always had an open heart and door for those in need. Her friends were only second to family. Her heart was always full of love for all that were family and friends.

Private visitation at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Funeral Saturday, with a drive thru reception being held at All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum (By the Cross), 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines at 12:45 p.m. Entombment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Alzheimer's Association of Illinois. www.kolbusmayfh.com or (773)774-3232.