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Dorothy E. Nussbaum

July 17, 1930 — December 13, 2019

Rock Island

Dorothy E. Nussbaum, 89, of Rock Island, passed away on December 13, 2019 at Friendship Manor in Rock Island.  Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Rock Island, on 22 February 2020 at 11:00 am. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.,
Moline is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dorothy was born on July 17, 1930 in Rock Island, Illinois the daughter of Ray and Mary Grubbs Partridge.  She married Morris Miles Jr. and later married Kurt K. Nussbaum.  Dorothy was an employment counselor at Snelling & Snelling and later owned her own personnel agency, JAMAR, for many years, she later worked as a care giver at Friendship Manor. She was a member at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church as well as the former Central Presbyterian. Dorothy was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and past regent of the Fort Armstrong Chapter as well as being a long time member of the American Business Women's Association. Dorothy loved to swim and travel but above all she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include: Son Mark (Dawn) Miles; Grandchildren Kalah (Carl) Hancock and Matthew (Cassandra) Miles; Great grandchildren Alexander Hancock, Mathias Miles, Melfina Miles and Leo Hancock; Many nieces and nephews

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marilyn and Meredith; son, Morris Miles III and an infant son.

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am

Good Shepherd

, Rock Island, IL

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