Obituary EAST PEORIA - Dorothy R. Hubbard, 78, of East Peoria and formerly of Quincy, died at 12:21 am Monday, January 5, 2009 at her home. She was born on February 1, 1930 in Nebo, IL to Charles W. and Lula McCann Hubbard Sr. They preceded her in death as did her sister, Elizabeth Hirst. Surviving are one daughter, Kim M. (Jeff) Bruce of East Peoria and one grandson, Benjamin J. Bruce of East Peoria, one brother, Charles Wesley (Katie) Hubbard Jr. of Pleasant Hill, IL, one brother-in-law, Irvin Hirst of Mission, TX, 27 cousins, 9 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews and 7 great-great nieces and nephews. Dorothy worked at as a Nurse at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO,Veterans Administration Hospital in Bronx, NY, Blessing Hospital and the Quincy Medical Group, both in Quincy, and American Red Cross and Beverly Home Care, both in Peoria. She also worked in the Fine Jewelry Department at Bergners in Sheridan Village. She enjoyed reading, travel, attending theater and spending time with her family. Funeral Services for Dorothy will be at 10am Friday, January 9, 2009 at Deiters Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Center. Visitation JAN 8. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com