Dorothy J. O'Toole, 92, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Brookdale of Shawnee.

Dorothy was born March 23, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Matthew and Luba Calovich.  She was a former member of Christ the King Parish in Kansas City, KS, where she was a member of the Altar Society.  Later in life, Dorothy became a member of St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee and enjoyed being a member of KeenAgers with her late husband, John.  Dorothy was a homemaker, an avid crafter and excellent seamstress.  She worked at Melba's Fabric in Wyandotte Plaza for over 20 years.  She enjoyed making and collecting dolls that she proudly displayed and gave to dear friends and family.  After retirement Dorothy would travel to the many craft shows in the Kansas City area and donated her time at Shawnee Community Center where she enjoyed making clothes for the donated dolls.  She enjoyed creating things with her hands and would crochet booties and other items that she would sell at the craft shows.    Dorothy was very proud of her flower garden and would offer tours to all her family and friends that would visit.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her first husband, William H. Hanks in 1964.  She is also preceded in death by her son, William Hanks, Jr; her brothers, Joe, Matt, Tony Calovich, and sister, Helen Dragush.  In 2004, Dorothy was preceded in death by her second husband, John O'Toole.  She is survived by her children, David Hanks and wife Christine; daughter, Janet Ewing and husband Michael; sister, Catherine Hill; grandchildren, Jared Hanks, Rebecca Hanks and Erich Hanks.  The family wishes to thank the staff at Brookdale of Shawnee and Brookdale Hospice for the exceptional care they provided while Dorothy was in their care.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 19 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, where the rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m.  Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her husband John, in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.

Memorial Contributions

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shawnee Community Center, 11110 W. 67th Street, Shawnee, KS 66203.