Elta Doddek

Elta Burneita (Neita) Doddek, 94, of rural Decatur, died at 6:49 pm, Monday October 17, 2022, in Advent Celebration Hospital, Celebration, Florida.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday October 29, 2022 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 28, in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur.

Neita was born on January 11, 1928, in Jackson County Arkansas to Elbert and Bertie Downey Gentry. Her father passing before her birth and her mother shortly after, Neita never knew her parents and was raised by family members.

She retired from Canteen Corp where she was a cafeteria worker at Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, always known for her smile and friendly service. Neita liked growing flowers, reading and sewing, in particular quilts and dresses for her grand daughters. Neita was truly a loving person and sacrificed much during her life as she cared for and watched many members of her family pass before her death. Most surprising to people, was when in her 90s, she would proudly tell people "I ride Roller Coasters". She was a member of the Decatur West congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Neita married Richard Doddek in Decatur, IL on September 19, 1948. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her was her parents, daughter Joyce and son Jonny, as well as all of her and her husband’s brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Pflaum of Kissimmee, Florida and son, David Doddek of Decatur, IL; 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.