Dolores Castell Obituary

Dolores Castell
Born: September 5, 1931
Died: June 17, 2025 in Elk Grove Village, IL
Dolores Ella Castell, 93, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. She was born to Henry and Ella Reid on September 5, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan.
She grew up in Elmwood Park, Illinois and later moved to Franklin Park, Illinois. She has resided in Hoffman Estates since 1956.
Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Donald Castell. They were married on November 18, 1951, and shared 59 wonderful years together. Dolores took pride in her Scottish heritage-attending the Highland Games, traveling to Scotland, and especially her clan Donnachaidh Society, where she served as Secretary. She loved watching PGA golf, old movies, gardening, playing bingo, reading, doing crossword puzzles, anything with sequins and sparkles (including sparkly pedicures), and all things Disney. She also enjoyed attending her granddaughters' dance competitions over the years.
Dolores was a friend to everyone and will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, and generosity. She had a sweet, caring spirit and brought light into every room. She made people feel welcomed, valued, loved, and was truly cherished by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children Scott Castell (Joan), Amy Melvin (Tony), and Bonnie Farmer, and her adored grandchildren, Emily and Mia Farmer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Castell, parents Henry and Ella Reid, her sister Beverly Haft, and her brother Peter Reid.
A celebration of life will be held later this summer.
The family extends special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at Journey Care Hospice and Ascension Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to Dolores during her time at each facility.