Dorothy Jean Dorner , Age 89


March 13, 1933 --November 29, 2022

Dorothy Jean Dorner, age 89, of Baraboo, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Meadows Care Center on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Dorothy, daughter of Howard and Ruth (Feltz) Hewitt was born March 13, 1933 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School. On October 8, 1955 she was united in marriage to David Dorner at St. Joseph Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on February 26, 1988. Dorothy owned, operated, and did bookkeeping for Dell Prairie Printers in Baraboo until her retirement. She was a life-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Pamela (Steven) Kissel of Oostburg, Thomas (Theresa) Dorner, James (Devra) Dorner and Mary (Martin) Blake, all of Baraboo; grandchildren; Travis (Macie) Kissel, Maggie (Nik) Jagiella, Elizabeth (Steve) Smith, Chris Dorner, Megan Dorner, Chandra (Nate) Christensen, Alyssa Dorner, Brianna Dorner, Morgan Blake, Miles (Allison Scheller) Blake eight great-grandchildren as well as 3 sisters: Evelyn Larkin, Helen Fulcer, Peggy Gray and a sister in-law Ann (Gerald) Hapka and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David; siblings, Robert Hewitt, Audrey Potter, Delores Biggs, Eleanor Murnane, Gerald Hewitt, her twin brother Donald in infancy, and a sister in-law Mary Jungels

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Jay Poster officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Joseph School Endowment Fund. The family would like to extend a special 'thank you' to the staff of St. Clare Meadows Care Center for their compassionate care. The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is serving the family.



Condolences

Terry Parkhurst December 09, 2022

Friend Reedsburg , Wisconsin

Tom, Terri and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love hugs and prayers.

Linda Piette December 02, 2022

Niece Sanford , Florida

Dear Dorner family, so sorry to hear of Auntie Dorothy's passing. She was truly one of a kind and a wonderful person. Hugs to you all!

Laura Moffit December 01, 2022

Friend of family Lake Delton , Wisconsin

Tom and family, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. It's a difficult time of year especially when you lose your mother.

SUSAN M. SHEPPARD December 01, 2022

I AM AUDREY.S DAUGHTER I AM A NIECE, Silver Lake , Wisconsin

SO SORRY TO HEAR.P ABOUT DOROTHY. SO STRANGE, I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THE FAM JUST IN THE LAST 2 DAYS. WISH WE COULD COME, BUT GOT DR. APPT . PLEASE GIVE THE KIDS AND ALL THE COUSENS OUR CONDOLENCES. LOVE YOU ALL. DON"T FORGET TO HUG THE SISTERS XOXOXO.

Terry Spencer December 01, 2022

Friends Baraboo , Wisconsin

I am sorry for your loss but she is home now. You have my sincerest sympathy and condolences. She was a wonderful woman and a mother to all her children’s friends. RIP Dorothy and say “hi” to Dave.

Gail Francios Cox December 13, 2022

Friend Evanston , Illinois

Sending you love and healing. Her memories live forever in all those who met, I remember her smile that she gave easily over 50 years ago to me as a child.