Mrs. Verlia Flodine (nee: Rich) Dobsch, of Montgomery City, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2022. Verlia was born on August 20, 1939, in Franklin County, Ill., to the late Barney and Ethel Rich (nee: Shaw). She had reached the age of 82 years, 10 months and 28 days. She was married to William Joseph Dobsch on May 19, 1962, in Warrenton. They spent 57 wonderful years together until his death on July 16, 2019.
Verlia was a true hard worker. She worked at the Quick store in Montgomery City for many years and was always a friendly face to everyone. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Those who were grateful for having shared in Verlia's life were her three brothers, Donald Rich and wife Karen of Warrenton; Ronnie Rich and wife Terralee of Warrenton, and Loren Rich and wife Sheila of Benton, Ill.
Verlia spent the last few years living with her dear cousin, Maxine Lockeby of Mount Vernon, Ill. Also surviving were her other loving cousins, Norma Lee Henderson of Mount Vernon, Ill.; Larry Shaw and wife Gwen of Carbondale, Ill.; Kenny Shaw and wife Shirley of Cleveland, Tenn.; Nyoka Riddle of Mount Vernon, Ill.; Ricky Shaw and wife Courtney of Benton, Ill.; Daryl Shaw and wife Eula of Herrin, Ill.; Ronnie Shaw and wife Judy of El Paso, Texas; and Max Shaw and wife Barbara of Anson, Texas; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Ethel; two brothers, Franklin and Dennis.
A private inurnment will take place at the Harmonie Church Cemetery in Wright City at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.
