Sharon A. Dollinger Obituary (1944

TOLUCA- Sharon A. Dollinger, 81, of Toluca IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family after a 3-year courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Toluca with memorial mass to follow at 11:30 AM at church. Franciscan Friars will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Toluca. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Eastern Marshall County EMS, or The A.R.K Animal Shelter. Sharon was born on September 2, 1944, in Streator, IL to James & Rosella (Bleull) Pozzie. She was raised in Toluca and graduated from Toluca High School. Sharon married her sweetie, David Dollinger, on December 26, 1975. They have been lifelong residents of Toluca, where they raised their 2 children, Natalie (Corey) Leach of Bloomington, IL and David (Trish) Dollinger of Brainerd, MN. She was further blessed with her cherished grandchildren, Kyle Grace & Knox Leach and William Dollinger. Sharon had various stints of employment throughout her life, but she especially enjoyed her years at Wenona Health Care and at Miller's Hardware Store. Her greatest jobs, though, were those that carried the title of homemaker, mom and grandma. Sharon was well-known for delicious cooking, especially her cookies! She liked Big Band music and any chance to dance. She loved the outdoors, especially flowers and all her trips to Minnesota and the Lake of the Ozarks. Sharon was also a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, sister Norma Jean Miller and brother James George Pozzie. She is survived by her husband, children and grandchildren Also surviving are her sister Joan (James) Vallazza and brother Tom Pozzie (Lisa), as well as many beloved nieces and nephews and treasured friends. The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Stephanie DeJong and her care team, Dr. Raji Jacob, and the OSF Cancer Center staff for everything during this journey.