MADISON / LAKE MILLS - Dorothy J. Halvorsen, age 92, of Lake Mills, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Rainbow Hospice Care. She was born on July 27, 1931, in Iron Mountain, Mich., the daughter of John and Matilda (VanPae) Maynard.

Dorothy graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1948. She met Clarence "Bud" Halvorsen on a blind date, and they were united in marriage in 1950. Their marriage was blessed with four children. Dorothy cherished the years being at home with her children, but she also felt the need to help others. She took a job working as a library assistant for Madison Public Library, retiring in 1991.

Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother. Her family was her pride and joy. Dorothy and Bud took the family on many car vacations, traveling throughout the U.S. She also enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and various casinos. Dorothy and Bud were former members of the Moose Club and enjoyed the Moose Club’s Friday night fish frys and dining out at Toby’s.

Dorothy is survived by her son, John (Jean) Halvorsen; daughter, Sharon (Gary) Ring; daughter-in-law, Gloria Ortega Halvorsen; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Ring, Jason (Lori) Halvorsen, Brian (Kayla) Ring and Richard (Rhanessa) Halvorsen; special granddaughter and care giver, Lisa (Brent) Cherry; step grandchildren, Renee Smith, Rochel Smith and Ryan Smith; nine great-grandchildren, Brittany (Kyle) Chappell, Kailey Ring, Blake (fiancée, Trisha) Ring, Haley Halvorsen, Dawson Cherry, Henry Halvorsen, Madison and Kennedy Cherry, Vince Halvorsen and Fritz Halvorsen; great-great-grandchildren, Bennet and Briella Logan and Jaxson Chappell; step great-grandchildren, Keandra, Keeyan, Kaden, Nasir and Jaleel; and a step great-great- grandchild, Numani.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Matilda; husband, Clarence "Bud" Halvorsen; sons, David Halvorsen and Larry Halvorsen; brother, Robert (Renate) Maynard; and sister, Ruth (Neil) Bouche.

A private family gathering was held. Memorials may be gifted in Dorothy's name to Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek (www.rainbowcommunitycare.org/). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Dorothy J Halvorsen

July 27, 1931 - April 21, 2024

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