Darlene "Dolly" M. Young, formerly of Champaign, passed away peacefully at 7:43 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 28, 2018) at her home in Springfield.
Dolly was born June 22, 1933, in Thomasboro to Charles and Lena (Smith) Rotramel. They preceded her in death. She was the youngest of eight children, six of whom preceded her in death. Her brother, William "Bill" Rotramel, survives.
Dolly married the love of her life, Frank C. Young Sr., on June 28, 1952. He survives. Together they raised six children, Jennie Young of Springfield, Frank C. Young Jr. (Kathy) of Mahomet, Susan Fitzgerald of Springfield, Teresa St. Clair of Springfield, Thomas (Emily) of Hudson, Florida and Timothy (Lisa) of Champaign.
Also surviving are their 16 grandchildren, Tiffany Fitzgerald, Selena (Keith) Redd, Michelle (Troy) Miller, Jason (Molly) Young, Tia and Adam St. Clair, Shannah (Anthony) Livingston, Justin, Claire and Isabella Young and Christopher, Andrew, Leanna, Michael, Nathan and Joshua Young. They also have 11 great-grandchildren, Brittani (Frank) Galbo, Spencer and Reagan Redd, Ryan and Tyler Miller, Jeron Hannon, Aubri Young, Connor, Colton and Caiden Johnson and Lela Day. And, last but not least, one great-great-grandchild, Eli Galbo.
Dolly was well known as the singing waitress at Dom's Patio Villa, for her Christmas cookies, and as a loving mother and grandmother to anyone who came close enough for a hug. She sang quite often simply for the love of it, but many were willing to pay her to sing at their events.
She was extremely active with her husband at the American Legion Post 24, Champaign, where she was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. For many years, they were an integral part of the Legion's Community Children's Christmas Party. They enjoyed participating in any activities that recognized and supported veterans, such as collecting blankets, calendars and other supplies to be delivered to the VA hospital in Danville. They attended Holy Cross Catholic Church; Dolly sat in the back row, while Frank ushered at 9:30 Mass on Sundays.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
Dolly was born June 22, 1933, in Thomasboro to Charles and Lena (Smith) Rotramel. They preceded her in death. She was the youngest of eight children, six of whom preceded her in death. Her brother, William "Bill" Rotramel, survives.
Dolly married the love of her life, Frank C. Young Sr., on June 28, 1952. He survives. Together they raised six children, Jennie Young of Springfield, Frank C. Young Jr. (Kathy) of Mahomet, Susan Fitzgerald of Springfield, Teresa St. Clair of Springfield, Thomas (Emily) of Hudson, Florida and Timothy (Lisa) of Champaign.
Also surviving are their 16 grandchildren, Tiffany Fitzgerald, Selena (Keith) Redd, Michelle (Troy) Miller, Jason (Molly) Young, Tia and Adam St. Clair, Shannah (Anthony) Livingston, Justin, Claire and Isabella Young and Christopher, Andrew, Leanna, Michael, Nathan and Joshua Young. They also have 11 great-grandchildren, Brittani (Frank) Galbo, Spencer and Reagan Redd, Ryan and Tyler Miller, Jeron Hannon, Aubri Young, Connor, Colton and Caiden Johnson and Lela Day. And, last but not least, one great-great-grandchild, Eli Galbo.
Dolly was well known as the singing waitress at Dom's Patio Villa, for her Christmas cookies, and as a loving mother and grandmother to anyone who came close enough for a hug. She sang quite often simply for the love of it, but many were willing to pay her to sing at their events.
She was extremely active with her husband at the American Legion Post 24, Champaign, where she was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. For many years, they were an integral part of the Legion's Community Children's Christmas Party. They enjoyed participating in any activities that recognized and supported veterans, such as collecting blankets, calendars and other supplies to be delivered to the VA hospital in Danville. They attended Holy Cross Catholic Church; Dolly sat in the back row, while Frank ushered at 9:30 Mass on Sundays.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
Darlene "Dolly" M. Young, formerly of Champaign, passed away peacefully at 7:43 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 28, 2018) at her home in Springfield.
Dolly was born June 22, 1933, in Thomasboro to Charles and Lena (Smith) Rotramel. They preceded her in death. She was the youngest of eight children, six of whom preceded her in death. Her brother, William "Bill" Rotramel, survives.
Dolly married the love of her life, Frank C. Young Sr., on June 28, 1952. He survives. Together they raised six children, Jennie Young of Springfield, Frank C. Young Jr. (Kathy) of Mahomet, Susan Fitzgerald of Springfield, Teresa St. Clair of Springfield, Thomas (Emily) of Hudson, Florida and Timothy (Lisa) of Champaign.
Also surviving are their 16 grandchildren, Tiffany Fitzgerald, Selena (Keith) Redd, Michelle (Troy) Miller, Jason (Molly) Young, Tia and Adam St. Clair, Shannah (Anthony) Livingston, Justin, Claire and Isabella Young and Christopher, Andrew, Leanna, Michael, Nathan and Joshua Young. They also have 11 great-grandchildren, Brittani (Frank) Galbo, Spencer and Reagan Redd, Ryan and Tyler Miller, Jeron Hannon, Aubri Young, Connor, Colton and Caiden Johnson and Lela Day. And, last but not least, one great-great-grandchild, Eli Galbo.
Dolly was well known as the singing waitress at Dom's Patio Villa, for her Christmas cookies, and as a loving mother and grandmother to anyone who came close enough for a hug. She sang quite often simply for the love of it, but many were willing to pay her to sing at their events.
She was extremely active with her husband at the American Legion Post 24, Champaign, where she was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. For many years, they were an integral part of the Legion's Community Children's Christmas Party. They enjoyed participating in any activities that recognized and supported veterans, such as collecting blankets, calendars and other supplies to be delivered to the VA hospital in Danville. They attended Holy Cross Catholic Church; Dolly sat in the back row, while Frank ushered at 9:30 Mass on Sundays.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
Dolly was born June 22, 1933, in Thomasboro to Charles and Lena (Smith) Rotramel. They preceded her in death. She was the youngest of eight children, six of whom preceded her in death. Her brother, William "Bill" Rotramel, survives.
Dolly married the love of her life, Frank C. Young Sr., on June 28, 1952. He survives. Together they raised six children, Jennie Young of Springfield, Frank C. Young Jr. (Kathy) of Mahomet, Susan Fitzgerald of Springfield, Teresa St. Clair of Springfield, Thomas (Emily) of Hudson, Florida and Timothy (Lisa) of Champaign.
Also surviving are their 16 grandchildren, Tiffany Fitzgerald, Selena (Keith) Redd, Michelle (Troy) Miller, Jason (Molly) Young, Tia and Adam St. Clair, Shannah (Anthony) Livingston, Justin, Claire and Isabella Young and Christopher, Andrew, Leanna, Michael, Nathan and Joshua Young. They also have 11 great-grandchildren, Brittani (Frank) Galbo, Spencer and Reagan Redd, Ryan and Tyler Miller, Jeron Hannon, Aubri Young, Connor, Colton and Caiden Johnson and Lela Day. And, last but not least, one great-great-grandchild, Eli Galbo.
Dolly was well known as the singing waitress at Dom's Patio Villa, for her Christmas cookies, and as a loving mother and grandmother to anyone who came close enough for a hug. She sang quite often simply for the love of it, but many were willing to pay her to sing at their events.
She was extremely active with her husband at the American Legion Post 24, Champaign, where she was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. For many years, they were an integral part of the Legion's Community Children's Christmas Party. They enjoyed participating in any activities that recognized and supported veterans, such as collecting blankets, calendars and other supplies to be delivered to the VA hospital in Danville. They attended Holy Cross Catholic Church; Dolly sat in the back row, while Frank ushered at 9:30 Mass on Sundays.
News-Gazette, The (Champaign-Urbana, IL)
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