Doris Jean Curtis, 88, of Gerald, passed away July 29, 2023, at StoneBridge Senior Living in Owensville.
She was born Aug. 7, 1934 to LeRoy and Dorothy Lucille (Earney) Hoblit in Chicago, Ill.
Doris had a diverse working history including Caterpillar Tractor company in East Peoria, Ill.; Arlans department store manager in Peoria, Ill, as well as the owner and manager of several general stores and restaurants/bars in Iron Mountain Lake and Black. After moving to the Rosebud area, she owned and managed several antique shops. She was a dedicated small business entrepreneur who possessed a keen sense for business combined with a dedication to hard work.
She was proceeded in death by husband, James Curtis, parents, LeRoy and Dorothy; son, Lee Curtis, daughter, Sandra Lafollette; and granddaughter, Jamie Curtis Murphy.
She is survived by children, Susan (Steve) Johnson of Gerald, Michael (Lisa) Crum of Kimberling City, James (Barbara) Curtis of Belleville, Ill., and Damon (Lynn) Curtis of Bremerton, Wash.; grandchildren, Steven Johnson, Adam Johnson, Deama Helms, Jacob Curtis, Christina Curtis, Joseph Curtis and Crystal Curtis; 10 great-grandchildren; and special son-in-law, Stan Lafollette of Doe Run; plus many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in Arcadia, with a graveside service Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. Memorials suggested to the Disabled American Veterans organization.
