Dorothy was a most loving and incredible wife, mother, and grandmother. She could never do enough for her family and friends. She attended St. Teresa’s Academy in East St. Louis, IL. A most energetic woman, many would have seen her over the past 40 years combing the neighborhood streets with her walking partner and beloved friend, Dorothy Hawkins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Anna, nee Lancey, Kemp; one brother, Edward (Louise) Kemp; and in-laws, James (Margaret) Ames, James (Connie) Ames, Jerry (Kay) Ames, Rodger (Joan) Ames, and Doug Ames.
She is survived by, and will be missed by her loving husband, Ronald P. Ames;
their three children, Susan (Brad) Schmidt,
Ron (Susan) Ames,
and Billy Ames, all of Swansea, IL;
grandchildren, Kim (Jonathan) Frank,
Brad Schmidt,
Julie (Drew) Crawford,
Savannah, Halle, Callison, and Austin Ames;
great-grandchildren, Drew, Brayden, and Teagan Frank,
and Kendall Crawford;
sisters-in-law, Mary Ann (Al) Mills,
Audrey (Milton) Touchette,
Debbie Ames,
and Delores Kemp;
and many extended family members and friends.
A special thanks go to the Golden Years Daycare Center and the incredible staff of Hospice of Southern Illinois who were God’s angels during this stressful time, and those who added support with time, food, and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2016, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL with Msgr. William McGhee and Msgr. William Hitpas concelebrating. Burial will be at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
Condolences Left For Dorothy Ames
All of my love and hugs to Ron and the entire Ames family. Dot was an angel on earth who earned her wings and was greeted with open arms by those who went before her. Love and light to all of here who will miss her. RIP, Dot. You were loved. ❤️
Janis Hopkins-Nugent, St. Louis, MO, 63110
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Dorothy was such a wonderful gift to know!
We are so aware of the long battle of Alzheimers and knowing she is no longer struggling with such a horrible struggle is a peaceful thought.
Our prayers are with you during this time.
Margie and Steve Hemmer, Fairview Heights, iIllinois, 62208
Please accept our deepest sympathy. For your loss. So sorry. She went thru so so much but hopefully she is at peace. Now. She will be in our prayers tonight.
Cobby. Carroll. Perez, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234
Dorothy was a person that I aspire to be. Kind, humble, sincere and genuine. Although our interactions were infrequent, she always made me feel welcomed and important. She would share her stories with a broad smile and listen to others experience with sincere interest. I will miss her.
Gerry Frank, Wildwood, Missouri, 63011
So very sorry Ronald and all the Ames family,
Dorothy was a dear friend and neighbor. I am blessed to have been friends with her for over 40 years.
God Bless you all and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Edna Dillon
Edna Dillon, Swansea, Illinois, 62226
To all the Ames Family ~
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mrs. Ames was a great neighbor. She was a great friend to my mom. I will always remember many a morning I would sit and listen to my mom and Dorothy talk over coffee. Dorothy was always so full of energy, so fun and I loved her laugh and smile.
Stay strong and keep her close in your memories and in your heart. She will always be with you and I know you will see her again some day.
Rose Dillon Clark
Rose Clark, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63125
I was just reading Dorothy’s Obituary. It’s nice to see what they look like when they were younger. Thank you so much for the Thank You. Now crying. I love each and every one of my clients so much, and her awesome spouse Ron. Big hugs to all of you.
Love Flo Gwinn, Golden Years.
Flo Gwinn, Smithton , IL, 62285
I was just reading Dorothy’s Obituary. It’s nice to see what they look like when they were younger. Thank you so much for the Thank You. Now crying. I love each and every one of my clients so much, and her awesome spouse Ron. Big hugs to all of you.
Love Flo Gwinn, Golden Years.
Flo Gwinn, Smithton , IL, 62285
Brad and Susan you are in my prayers. Your mother will be missed but she will always be in your hearts. God is a comforter look to Him for strength.
Lynette Horton, St. Louis, Mo., 63103
Ron and family,
Your precious “Dutch” has gone to be with her Heavenly Father.We have so many great memories of Southside and all of the great ball games. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Clyde and Josie
Clyde and Josie Blankenship, Summerfield, Florida, 34491
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
jim & Carol Cange, nashville, il, 62263 5802
John and I are thinking of your family in this time of loss. We know from personal experience the struggles involved in Alzheimer’s. However, it is wonderful to celebrate a life so well-lived!
John and Vic Marsh, Shiloh, Il, 62269