Dorothy Marie Camfield

MONONA- Dorothy M. Camfield of Monona passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at her home at the age of 89. Dorothy, the daughter of loving parents, Clarence and Ida (Ehrlich) Bahl was born on April 15, 1922 in Asbury, Iowa. Dorothy graduated from the academy of the visitation in Dubuque, Iowa in 1939. She married Lester Camfield in 1952 and they settled in Madison, where she was employed by the State of Wisconsin Employment Relations Department for 22 years. She retired in 1989 having had the pleasure of working with many fine people. Dorothy was a long time member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Monona, participating in many parish programs. She was also actively involved in a number of local and county wide pro life organizations. Dorothy was a very kind and loving person. She was always there to lend an ear and her message was always uplifting. Dorothy had a very gently and caring manner which enriched the lives of all who knew her. Without realizing it, she inspired others to be more compassionate and kind-hearted. Dorothy was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and infectious laugh. Her smile and warmth will be deeply missed. Surviving are two sisters, Margery Temple of Madison and Mary Ann (John) Hansen of Dubuque, Iowa; a brother Philip (Bess) Bahl also of Dubuque, Iowa; sisters-in-law; Ruby Bahl of Ft. Madison, Iowa, Shirley Bahl of Dubuque, Iowa and Nona Pilgrim of Cadot, Wis.; and a brother-in-law, John Hansen of Dubuque, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester Camfield; her parents, Clarence and Ida Bahl; her parents-in-law, Charles and Leneta Camfield; two nephews, Gregory Bahl and Lawrence Bahl; four brothers, Robert (Wilma), David (Shirley), James (Mary) and Daniel (Ruby); sisters-in-law, Wilma (Robert) Bahl and Mary (James) Bahl; and brothers-in-law, Joseph (Margery) Temple and Arden (Nona) Pilgrim. In addition to the immediate family Dorothy leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, great friends and wonderful neighbors. We will celebrate her life at a visitation on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Relief Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Relief Services. We will celebrate her life at a visitation on Monday, January 16, 2012 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Monona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17. A visitation will also be held on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.