Dorothy L. Huff
- Visitation Dates and Times
Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m.
- Visitation Location
Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton
- Service Date
Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Service Time
11:00 a.m.
- Service Location
Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton
- Full Obituary
Dorothy L. Huff, age 93 of Trenton, passed away February 18, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. She was born August 24, 1932, in Bloomington, IL, a daughter of the late Emil and Gertrude (nee Schmidt) Riethmaier. Dorothy married David Huff on September 3, 1950, in East St. Louis, IL, and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2014.
In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Courtney Armer; siblings, Carl (Jo) Fairand, Erwin (Ann) Riethmaier, Gertrude (Pete) Peifer, and Edmund (Masi) Riethmaier; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wilson P. and Leah (nee Toedte) Huff; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Warren (Carol) Huff; nieces, Vicki Piefer and Becky Vargas; and nephew Kelly Huff.
Dorothy is survived by her children, David W. (Rose) Huff of Beckemeyer, Emil Huff of Trenton, Debra (Kurt) Klein of New Baden, and Henry (Julia) Huff of New Baden; grandchildren, David Huff, Michael Hunter, Lynette Molette, Marshal Hunter, Tina (Stephen) Seidel, Grant (Mariah) Huff, Brant (Audra) Zurliene, Elisa (Rick) Mallrich, Colleen (Daniel) Sweeney, Kassie (Ryan) Hund, Corrie (Dana) Heck, Caitlin (Zach) Haselhorst, and Ethan (fiancée, Mary Baxter) Huff; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Dorothy formerly worked as a CNA at Clinton Manor. She enjoyed yard work, crocheting, and tending her flowers and garden. She loved birds and dogs, cherished time with her family, and delighted in playing games, especially Kings in the Corner and Sequence. Dorothy was a devoted member of Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton, where she participated in the Ladies Missionary Society, and she was also active at the Trenton Senior Center.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton with Minister Mike Shaw officiating. Interment will follow at Trenton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made payable to Grace Community Church (benefiting Base 215 and First Priority Club) and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 105 South Main St. Trenton, IL 62293, who is serving the family
