Delores T. Soprych, 81, of Apple Canyon Lake, rural Apple River, IL, passed away at 5:53 A/M, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Mercy One/Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque, IA.

Visitation for family and friends is from 1 P/M - 3 P/M, on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home in Scales Mound, IL. A Memorial Service will be held later in Chicago.

Delores was born on November 27, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John and Genevieve T. (Mrog) Kopernik. She was employed by the Chicago Public School System as a school clerk, at Patrick Henry School and Walt Disney Magnet School, until her retirement in 2007.

Delores started coming to Apple Canyon Lake in 1969 and moved there full-time following her retirement. She loved working in the dirt taking care of her flowers and yard. In her younger years she also enjoyed fishing.

Surviving are her son, Robert (Nancy) Soprych; and granddaughter, Bella, of Chicago, IL; and dear aunt to several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, John Kopernik.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com