In the comfort of her home and surrounded by love, Dolores Lorraine Casper (87) of Lawrenceville passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
In the comfort of her home and surrounded by love, Dolores Lorraine Casper (87) of Lawrenceville passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born in Hammond, IN on November 26, 1938, to George Houde and his wife Edith (Dale).
After graduating high school, Dolores married Ralph Spangler. They had many wonderful years together, raised their two children (Debbie and David), and enjoyed life hand in hand until he passed away. She was fortunate to find love again and married Glen Casper on May 21, 2011. They too made many memories and enjoyed their blended family until he passed away on April 20, 2023.
Dolores was a member of the Bridgeport Presbyterian Church and enjoyed spending time reading, working crossword puzzles, watching her favorite TV shows, and had a love for animals…especially her dogs.
She was a devoted homemaker to her family and worked at the Lawrenceville Wal-Mart for 28 years.
Those honored to carry on her love and legacy include: two children- Debbie Pruitt of Lawrenceville and David Spangler and wife Brenda of Billett; one grandchild- Nicole Marshall and husband Andrew; two great-grandchildren- Trenton Jayne and wife Taylor and Desmond Lowrey; two great-great-grandchildren- Tatum Jayne and Daxton Jayne; two step-daughters- Janet Tamas and Martha Casper; one step-granddaughter- Alexay Tamas; two nieces- Michelle Houde and Becky Spangler Henson and husband Marvin; one nephew- Mark Houde; one brother-in-law- Tom Casper; and one sister-in-law- Millie Hankla.
She was preceded in death by: her parents- George W. Houde and Edith (Dale) Houde Wallace; her husbands- Ralph Spangler and Glen Casper; one brother- James Houde and wife Rose; one step-grandson- Paul Tamas; and one niece- Rina Marie Houde.
Graveside services will be held at Lawrenceville City Cemetery on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Cunningham Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In honor of Dolores’s affinity for animals, memorial contributions can be made to the Lawrence County Humane Society directly (P.O. Box 415, Lawrenceville, IL 62439) or through the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.
