Doris Griffin

Doris S. Griffin, 92, of Lake Geneva, WI, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, in Geneva Lake Manor. Born February 4, 1927, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Gustav and Bothilda (Peterson) Soderstrom. Employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 22 years, retiring in 1983. Life member of the Telephone Pioneers. Active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Member of the Swedish Historical Society, Midway Village & Museum Center, Center for Learning in Retirement and Golden Agers. Doris enjoyed volunteering at Swedish American Hospital, Midway Village & Museum Center, John Nelson School and Erlander Homs. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon (John) Larson; son, James (Sherry) Mellenthin; grandchildren, Johnny Larson, Andrew Larson, Matthew Larson and Steve Mellenthin; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, June Kereven; several nieces and nephews; a cousin in California; and 2 cousins in Sweden. Predeceased by her parents; sisters, Gunhild Benson Roe and Elise Miller.

Service at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 North Bell School Road, Rockford, with visitation from 2 p.m. to service time. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Carpenters Place, 1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford, IL 61104, Crusader Clinic, 1200 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61102, or Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 North Bell School Road, Rockford, IL 61107. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park.