Dorothea Saladino

December 11, 1948 - August 24, 2021

Dorothea "Dottie" Saladino, 72, of Rockford died August 24, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family. Born December 11, 1948 in Rockford; daughter of John and Sarah (Cigretto) Castree. Graduate of West High School, class of 1966. United in marriage to Angelo Saladino on July 26, 1969 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Dottie was formerly employed as a cashier at Zanocco Ace Hardware. Dottie loved line dancing, movie trivia, lunching with her friends, visiting with her beloved family and was addicted to shopping on the QVC channel. She was extremely outgoing and known for befriending random strangers with her conversation, smile and by oversharing details of her own life; and her family's lives. She was referred to as the "Queen of Oversharing" by those who knew her best and loved her most. Survived by children; Jennifer (Matt) Hopkins of Beloit, WI, Andrea Welter of Bradenton, FL, Pete (Pamela) Saladino of Rockford; grandchildren, Mara McClanahan, Peyton Welter, Dax McClanahan, Gracie Hopkins, Samantha Hopkins; sister, Rose Marie Lenz; a large circle of life long special friends, including her friends who are affectionally referred to as, "The Goombadies; and loving grand dog, Delray. Preceded in death by her parents husband, brother, Tom Castree and brother-in-law, Fred Lenz. Visitation on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10 am to 11 am, followed by a funeral service at 11 am at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 4301 N. Main St. Rockford. Fr. William Wentink will officiate. The family would like to express their gratitude to the amazing care team at Heartland Hospice. You allowed us to make her journey to heaven with peace and grace.Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com.