Dorothy L. Washburn, 92, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at HCR ManorCare. Born on April 1, 1921, in Cape Girardeu, MO, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Lattie (Pate) James. She attended schools of Missouri. On September 3, 1960, she married Kenneth Washburn in Lake Villa, IL. She moved to Kenosha in 1998 from Lake Villa, IL. She was employed as a machinist by McDonald-Douglas Aircraft and was part owner/operator of KW Carbide until her retirement in 1986. Dorothy enjoyed her dogs, fishing, sewing and cooking. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She is survived by her daughter, Melodie (David) Osgood of Kenosha; her daughter-in-law, Tammie Washburn of Lake Villa, IL; eight grandchildren, Tina (Eddie) Sullivan, Jeff Ussery, Mike Ussery, David Ussery, Xavier Osgood, Lakesha Johnson, Leanna Johnson and Dwight Johnson, Jr.; six great-grandchildren, Kennedy Sullivan, Reese Sullivan, Jayden Sullivan, Arvan Johnson, Audric Johnson and Caleb Johnson; and her beloved toy poodle, Suzie. Dorothy is further survived by her close and dear friends, Jim and Jeri Vienotte, as well as many other relatives and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four sons, Ron, Larry, Keith and John. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Warren Cemetery in Gurnee, IL, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 6543-3533Visit Dorothy’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com