Dolores Elaine Danz, nee Kuehnlein, age 91, of Freeburg, IL, born Friday, April 20, 1934, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her niece’s home.

Dolores was a retired clerk for U.S.F.& G. In her younger years, she loved to crochet, bowl, bake and was an avid reader. She treasured the time spent with her sisters, brother and their families. In her older years, she loved to play the slots, work puzzles, and was a big fan of Law & Order (Criminal Intent and the Original Series), professional golf and professional tennis. She always cherished spending time with her family and they will miss her deeply.

She was preceded in death by her:

  • Husband, James Danz
  • Parents, Henry and Mary Ellen, nee Ryan, Kuehnlein
  • Sisters:
    • Anna Marie Tritley
    • Margaret Stuempler
    • Mary Ellen Eden
    • Doris Sterr
  • Brother, John “Jack” Kuehnlein
  • Nephew, Dennis Derfler

Surviving are her:

  • Nieces and Nephews:
    • Jim (Robbin) Sterr
    • Greg (Balinda) Tritley
    • Mary Kay Derfler
    • Lee Ann (Roland) Fricke
  • Great nieces and nephews:
    • Bob Pulley
    • Elaine Morris
    • Steve Pulley
    • Shaun Tritley
    • Melissa (Duane) Manzer
    • Matthew (Amanda) Derfler
    • Aaron Sterr
    • Brandon (Brooke) Sterr
    • Jonathon Tritley
    • Jordan (Kerri) Fricke
    • Nicholas (Katy) Derfler
    • Jacob Sterr
    • Amber Wiegand
    • Elizabeth Sterr
    • Alex (Madelyn) Fricke
    • Jared Fricke
  • Great-great nieces and nephews:
    • Zach Morris
    • Sarah (Jake) Kelly
    • Ava Manzer
    • Madeline Manzer
    • Grayson Derfler
    • Harper Derfler
    • William Derfler
    • Evelyn Fricke
    • Lillian Manzer
    • Nolan Speight
    • Lucy Sterr
    • Lucas Derfler
    • Piper Sterr
    • Isabelle Fricke
    • Hayes Fricke
  • Great-great-great nieces:
    • Payton Kelly
    • Kailey Kelly

The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Alan and AJ Banks for their care and friendship to Doe over the last several years. Thank you, also, to the Hospice of Southern Illinois team especially Liz and Mesha for their care and compassion to Doe and our family during this difficult time. A special thanks to Dr. Todd Vonderheide and staff for the care they gave to our aunt.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Services: Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. September 12, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Msgr. Bill McGhee officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.