DeLoris Doederlein received a 100th birthday surprise Monday night when the East Dundee Village Board cited the longtime resident’s accomplishments in a proclamation and presented her with a key to the village.

East Dundee is “inspired by her love of the village and her numerous contributions to the community” and “offers her sincere best wishes for continued good health, happiness, and an overflowing abundance of love and joy,” according to the proclamation, which was read out loud by Trustee Kathleen Mahony.

Oct. 6, 2025, was designated as DeLoris Doederlein Day in the village.

“We also have this little piece of hardware,” said Mahony, who presented Doederlein with a golden key to the village.

The newly-minted centenarian, who was feted with a birthday party over the weekend at West

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