Dorothy Marie DeWerd
February 23, 1916 - May 14, 2014
Obituary
Dewerd, Dorothy M.
MADISON/MILWAUKEE-Dorothy M. DeWerd, age 98, of Madison, went to heaven peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born on Feb. 23, 1916, in Milwaukee the daughter of Albert and Emma Heling. Dorothy was affectionately known to everyone as “Grandma Dorothy” and was loved by all who knew her. She was a faithful member of Chapel Valley Community Church. Dorothy is survived by her son, Larry (Vada); three grandsons, Scott (Louise), Mark and Eric (Kayleen); nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony L. DeWerd. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 17, 2014, with Pastor Timothy Genin presiding. A luncheon will follow at the funeral home. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin, at 11 a.m., on Monday, May 19, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chapel Valley Community Church Building Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608)442-5002
Events
Visitation
Sat May 17, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Service
Sat May 17, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Memories
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Vada DeWerd
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Dorothy loved all the people she got to know. She had such a sweet spirit. She knew the birthdays of many of the people in the church and would share them with us. When she turned 98 she bought cookies to share after church, since the church was family to her too. She always cared about what people were doing, just because she loved them, and they were important to her. She was such a good listener. It has been hard for all of us to not have her with us anymore. It is so good to be a family that can share together in our love for Grandma Dorothy.
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Dianne Anderson
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Although I didn't know Dorothy well, I know she was a blessing to her family who took such good care of her. She will definitely be missed as a mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, and a sister in Christ. Now during our Easter Season, it is a comfort to know she is with God. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you tomorrow , and Monday, as you celebrate Dorothy's long life here, and her eternal life. God bless all of you.
With my love,
Dianne Anderson
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Alicia Dewerd
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Just thinking about you and the family. We miss you
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Lucas
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I love you and miss you dearly grams! I truly miss all the little things you thought me growing up and I tend to dwell on the summer I lived with you in Milwaukee, WI. Just you driving me to the pond to feed the ducks it always makes me smile.