Doris Irene Dudgeon

Doris Irene Dudgeon Doris Irene Dudgeon, age 81, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Morningside Center, Chillicothe, Missouri. Doris was born the daughter of John and Ida Rosina (Gempeler) Clark on February 27, 1931, in Ida Grove, Iowa. She was a 1949 graduate of Green Ridge High School. She was united in marriage to Clifford Lester Dudgeon on January 15, 1956, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2005. She worked as a cook at Hedrick Medical Center for 17 years and also as a homemaker. Doris served as the Rich Hill Township Tax Collector for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Lesli Loney and husband Nelson of Chillicothe, Missouri, Lois Walker and husband Charles of Trevor, Wisconsin; two grandchildren Jami Loney and Jared Loney of Chillicothe, Missouri; two brothers, Ron Clark of Hale, Missouri, Johnny Clark of Hale, Missouri; two sisters, Donna Schau of Ida Grove, Iowa, Arlene Klein of Hale, Missouri; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clifford; one infant son David; and two brothers, Duane Clark and Loren Clark. A Graveside Service will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Friday, April 20, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, April 19, 2012, from 12 noon until 9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forrest O' Triplett Animal Shelter and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.