Dorothy Catherine DeLaurier

MCFARLAND-Dorothy (Dottie) DeLaurier, age 83, of McFarland, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 24, 1932, in Lake City, Minn., the daughter of Clara and John Hoffman. Dottie married Ray Tramblie and was widowed in 1988. She then married Ray DeLaurier in 1992 and Ray passed away in 2008. Dottie only went to school 1st through 9th grade. She was a homemaker and a seamstress, with one of her bridal creations making the cover of Brides Magazine. She was also a realtor in California, as well as a secretary to both husbands' businesses. Dottie is survived by her granddaughter, Laurie (Jason) Ku of Riverside, Cal.; great-grandsons, Kona and Keanu; sister, Margaret (Ernie) Gusa of Kellogg, Minn.; brother, Marvin Hoffman of Wabasha, Minn.; step-daughter, Rene (Steve) Gehl of Milwaukee, Wis., and many nieces, nephews and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Tramblie and Ray DeLaurier; parents, Clara and John Hoffman Sr.; five brothers, Virgil, Sylvester (Bud), Joe, John Jr. and Lawrence; four sisters, Dolly, Esther, Mildred and Leona; daughter, Bonnie Williams; and son, Rickie Tramblie. Also, her dancing and travel companion, Joe Frisch. Funeral services will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL, 705 Femrite Dr., Monona, at 1 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Burial will be at Roselawn Mousoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Church or Agrace HospiceCare. Dottie wishes to thank her family and friends for the outpouring of love throughout her life, her church for her faith, the doctors and staff at the UW Hospital for her care and Agrace HospiceCare and staff for her care and the respect shown during her short stay. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420