Dorothy Alling

Alling, Dorothy E. OREGON-Dorothy E. Alling, age 97, passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Harmony Living Center in McFarland. She was born on Nov. 4, 1916, in Portland, Wis., the daughter of Wenzel and Mary (Volz) Mitchell. She was united in marriage to Albert E. Alling on Aug. 14, 1936. Dorothy was employed at local restaurants/cafes in Oregon as a cook. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Ruth Circle, Women of St. John’s and of the Quilting Group. She was a member and former president of the Oregon Silver Threads. Dorothy enjoyed hosting many cherished family gatherings. She is survived by four children, James Alling (friend Sandy Scheel) of Madison, Ruth (Casper) Yaun of Oregon, Sharon Brown (friend John Annen) of Monona and Dale (Urlene) Alling of Virginia; her grandchildren, Dave (Kim) Alling, Dan (friend Karen) Alling, Lori Alling, Vicki Alling, Adam (Tonya) Brown, Nichole (Christian) Wilbers and Sean Alling; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; daughter-in-law, Diane Alling; and four brothers. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Burial will be held in Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A special thanks to the staff at Harmony Living Center and to Agrace HospiceCare for their care and compassion. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515