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Obituary for Dorothy M. Stewart
Dorothy M. Stewart, 89, of Oconto, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay. Dorothy was born April 14, 1920 in Oconto to the late Leslie and Frances (Ama) Shufelt. She married Lester Stewart on June 15, 1946. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1985. Dorothy worked for Oconto County Social Services for over 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, shopping, and bingo. She will be missed by her little friend Maggie. Dorothy loved spending time with family. She was a member of the First American Lutheran Church, Oconto.
Dorothy is survived by a daughter Linda (Roger) Reed, Oconto; sister-in-law Ruth Shufelt, Oconto; grandson Todd (Cathy) Reed, Oconto; seven great grandchildren Chris Reed, Jacob Reed, Mitchell Reed, Seth Reed, Cody Henry, Tyler Henry, Jeremy Thompson; and a special friend Barbara Rosenthal, Oconto. Dorothy is preceded in death by three brothers Clifford Shufelt, Harold "Squeak" Shufelt, Robert Shufelt and a sister Hazel Reif.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Visitation will continue on Thursday, July 16 from 9 AM to 10 AM at the First American Lutheran Church, Oconto. Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Thursday at the church with the Rev. Fred Mai officiating. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net
Visitation: 4 PM to 8 PM at Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Service 217 Congress St. Oconto, WI 54153 on July 15, 2009 (map/driving directions)
9 AM to 10 AM at First American Lutheran Church 511 Madison St. Oconto, WI 54153 on July 16, 2009 (map/driving directions)
Service: 10 AM at First American Lutheran Church 511 Madison St. Oconto, WI 54153 on July 16, 2009 (map/driving directions)
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