Doris Marie Teske, nee Gates, formerly of Darien and Burr Ridge, Illinois, died at Oak Trace, Downers Grove, Illinois, on August 4, 2022.  She was 87.

Doris was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 3, 1934 to Clarence and Ruth Gates.  She graduated from Collingwood High School.   She married Eugene R. Teske on her 21st birthday on September 3, 1955.  They initially lived in New Jersey, where daughters Susan and Donna were born.  In 1964, they returned to the Cleveland area.  Gene and Doris moved to Darien, Illinois in 1980.  They enjoyed being grandparents, great grandparents, traveling the world on many cruises and trips, as well as being active in their church.  Doris enjoyed making crafts of many types and was proud of her AVON business. She was a wonderful cook and baker, bringing her the title of “Cookie Lady” at her home at Burr Ridge Senior Living.   She will be missed by the many family members and friends she impacted during her life.

Doris is preceded in death by Gene, her devoted husband of 62 years, her parents Clarence and Ruth Gates, and her twin sister, Dolores Malainy.   Loving mother of Susan (Melvin) Machemer and Donna (late William) Kato.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Andrea) and Joel (Heather) Machemer, Lauren (Christopher) Heinz, Michael and Bryan Kato.  Adoring great-grandmother of Noah, Ella, Henry and Winston Machemer, Morgyn VanSweringen, and Emma and Samantha Heinz.  Fond sister-in-law of Evelyn (late Edward) Gross, Laverne (late Walter) Braun and Paul Teske. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Hallowell and James Funeral Home, 301 75th Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60516.  Will lie in-state from 10 a.m. Thursday August 11, 2022 until funeral service at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 Cass Avenue, Darien, Illinois 60561.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. John Lutheran Church, Darien, IL or St. Thomas Hospice.