Dorothy E. Montgomery, 93, formerly of Winslow, IL passed away with family by her side on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL.  She was born on December 31, 1930 in Monroe, WI to Orlo and Cora (Seffrood) Swanson.  Dorothy attended country grade school and graduated from South Wayne High School in 1948.  In 1964, Dorothy started as a clerk at the Winslow Post Office and was appointed postmaster in March of 1975.  Dorothy retired in November of 1992, after 28 years of service.

Dorothy is survived by her three children; Gary (Julie) Montgomery of Winslow, IL, Gail Brister of Lena, IL, and Sue Montgomery of Lena, IL, seven grandchildren; Ryan (Krista) Montgomery, Kyle (Kali) Montgomery, Autumn (Bill) Wagner, Amanda Winters, Grant (Carmen) Winters, Jennifer Brister (Kim Gorgo), Laura Brister, step grandson; David Brister, 16 great grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren,  one great-great grandchild, and her brother; Orville (Dorothy) Swanson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Lyle and Robert, sister Marie, son-in-law Gene, and a step-grandson Derek, and sister-in-law Lilly Swanson and sister-in-law Tillie Swanson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of services on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Burial will be at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL.

A luncheon will follow the services at the Winslow Community Center in Winslow, IL.

A memorial has been established in her memory.