Dolores Elaine(nee Dellamano) Eigenbrodt, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on Friday July 15, 2016 at the age of 85.
She was born in Collinsville on April 6, 1931, the daughter of the late Toby and Clara (nee Schuricht) Dellamano.
She was married at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville on June 30, 1956, to the late Robert "Bud" Eigenbrodt who preceded her in death on August 21, 2001. Also preceded by brothers Edward Grafe, Ralph Grafe, Art Dellamano and Delbert Dellamano.
Dolores was a retired secretary from Ogden Foods and had also worked at radio station WTMV. She was a faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Collinsville, and in her younger years she was a member of the Walther League and Junior Service Club.
She is survived by her children Debra (Brion) Brown of Collinsville, Dr. John (Michelle) Eigenbrodt of Edwardsville, and Lisa (Stace) Faulders of Maryville. She is also survived by three sisters and two brothers: Clare Ogram of Andover, Ohio, Charlotte Litton of Cahokia, Illinois, Patricia Fedder of Longwood,Florida ,Robert Dellamano of Collinsville, and Toby Dellamano of Omaha, Nebraska. Seven grandchildren: Sarah Mitchell, Brion Brown Jr., Rebby Mitchell, Nicki Eigenbrodt, Ben Eigenbrodt, Stephanie Faulders and Joshua Faulders and five great grandchildren also survive.
Her family describes her as the most selfless, caring and loving mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful Christian role model and also a great cook!
Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Visitation: Family and friends will gather at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Services: A memorial service will be conducted at the church on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 12:00 PM with Pastor Kyle Wright and Dr. Dale Meyer officiating.