Doris R. Ditsworth , age 89 of Freeport, IL, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 3, 2018. She was born January 28, 1929; the daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia (Beyers) Brinkmeier. She married Clarence Ditsworth on May 11, 1947; he passed on March 19, 1991.

Doris had worked for Micro Switch for several years. She had attended Ebenezer-Salem United Church of Christ in Loran. Camping was very important to her. She was also an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening.  She loved getting together with her sisters every month for their "Monthly Sisters Club."

Doris is survived by her daughters, Janice (Al) McAuliffe and Kathy (Butch) Neuschwander both of Freeport; daughter-in-laws, Julie Ditsworth and Laurie Ditsworth; son-in-law, John Weaver; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; brothers, Dennis Brinkmeier of Lena, IL and Keith (Pat) Brinkmeier; and sisters, Elaine Bicker of Lanark, IL, Betty Kohn of McConnell, IL, LaVonne Liphart of South Wayne, WI and Arlene Camerer of Freeport.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; sons, Conley Ditsworth Sr. and Larry Ditsworth; daughter, Jean Weaver; brothers, Mervin, Verlin, and Gerald Brinkmeier; and sisters, Evelyn Buss and Myrna Kampmeier.