Dorothy Noble, 84, of Polo, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025. Born on July 3, 1941, to Vernon and Margaret Thomasson.
In February 1982, Dorothy married William “Bill” Noble, with whom she shared many cherished years until his passing. She was a devoted mother to Cathy (Dan) Lawton, Jeff (Gayle) Gilbert, and Angela Vanhorne. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Morgan (Bryan) Becker, Dr. Cort (Maria) Lawton, Shannon (Jake) Scroggins, Lauren (Nick) Vandermyde, Ryan (Elizabeth) Gilbert, and Thomas Vanhorne. Dorothy was also blessed with great-grandchildren: Camden and Perri Becker; Mac, Kane, Winona, and Vincent Lawton; Grant and Gabby Scroggins; Emery, Jack, and Layni Vandermyde; and Sarni Jo and Caysen Gilbert. Baby Gilbert to arrive in December. Her loving companion of 10 years, Jack Dohse.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Margaret Thomasson; her beloved husband, Bill Noble; and her sisters, Beverly Shenefelt and Shirley Cleaveland. Her “brother in heart,” Norm Stewart.
Dorothy devoted 20 years of her life to the White Pines State Park restaurant. In addition, she was a secretary with Local 150 Operating Engineers for eight years.
A woman of many passions, Dorothy found joy in cooking, sewing, tending to her garden, playing bridge and engaging in spirited card games with friends and loved ones. Dorothy was an active member of the Polo Jay-Cettes and Polo Woman’s Club.
Dorothy cherished her time as a snowbird in Florida, relishing the warm climate and the company of dear family and friends. Above all, Dorothy’s greatest joy was her family.
In the last decade of her life, Dorothy shared a deep and loving companionship with Jack Dohse. Their relationship was marked by adventure, with one of their favorite pastimes being motorcycle rides together.
A graveside service to honor Dorothy’s life will be held at 2:00 PM at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon, Illinois on Friday, July 11, 2025. Following the service, friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at 4:00 PM at The Lamplight in Polo, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be made to the Polo Senior Center and Hospice, in honor of Dorothy Noble.
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
