Dorothy Ann Hostalek, age 85, of Creal Springs, formerly of LaGrange. Beloved wife of Oldrich Hostalek for more than 64 wonderful years. Loving mother of James, John, Laddie, and the late Thomas Hostalek. Devoted grandmother of James, Michael, David, Derek, Steve, Haley, Courtney, and Hunter. Great-grandmother of Jason, Ian, Matthew, Annabella, Cameron, Emmaline, and Lilliana. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother Mary Ligman.

Dorothy was born the 4^th of July, 1934, shortly after the end of the Great Depression. She grew up on the west side of Chicago surrounded by the dearest of family and friends. During her childhood and teen years, her mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends were her greatest loves and mentors. The support of so many became the pillars in the development of the most family-oriented, loving individual God placed in our midst.

In 1955, Dorothy and Oldrich married and faithfully raised four children. Through good times and bad, their marriage and love withstood the tests of time. Even with the loss of their eldest, beloved son, Thomas, and many other challenges in life; their vows before God never wavered. Dorothy, with her husband at her side, filled the hearts of all she met with joy, compassion and acceptance. Dorothy – devoted wife, loving mother, honored grandmother, cherished great-grandmother, caring aunt, prized niece, adoring cousin, and a sincere friend to so many.

Dorothy ascended to heaven on the 5^th of February 2020. She will be both missed and celebrated forever more – may she rest in peace.

Visitation 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, the 7^th of February 2020, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Visitation continues from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, the 8^th of February, followed by procession for Mass at 9:30 a.m., St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further service information: 708-352-6500