Dorothy R. Brooks, age 93, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, December 11, 2018. Survived by her daughters; Connie (Merwin "Butch") Kohl and Sue (Tom) Roth, seven grandchildren; Keith Kohl, Kevin (Kyoko) Kohl, Joel (Amy) Moore, Daniel Roth, Michael Roth, Andrea (Fiancé Zak Zobens) Roth and Christine Roth, two great grandchildren Kurea and Tetsuya Kohl, her sister Ida Greenwood, brother William "Sonny" (Helen) Simmons and son-in-law John Moore. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Wallace Brooks, her parents John and Jessie "Lizzie" Simmons, a daughter Terry Moore, a granddaughter Colleen Kohl, seven brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy worked at Kroger grocery store for many years. She retired from the Will County Health Department where she enjoyed assisting nurses with babies at the immunization clinic. She was an avid Cubs fan. Dorothy was a very humble and kind person. She was deeply loved by her family and all who knew her. Her favorite thing in life was being a grandmother. She loved attending her grandchildren's music, sports and dance events. The family would like to thank the staff at The Inn at Willow Falls and Rosewood Care Center for their sincere care they extended to Dorothy. Visitation will be held Monday, December 17, 2018 from 10:00 am until 12:00pm at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. Private family service and interment will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland, 311 S. Reed Street Joliet, IL 60436 in Dorothy's name will be appreciated. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com