Dolores was born on February 18, 1931, in Wabasso, to Ernest and Madelyn (Jaros) Salifsberg. She grew up and attended school in Wabasso. After High School, Dolores attended nurses training. On June 13, 1957, she was united in marriage to Vernon Sillman. The couple made their home in Minneota. Dolores worked as a nurse at the Minneota Clinic for a time. She and Vernon enjoyed fishing with friends. She died on Friday, July 20, 2007, at the Divine Providence Nursing Home in Ivanhoe.
Dolores is survived by nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Vernon.