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Dorothy O'Keefe | Visitation:
Thursday, February 26, 2009
9:30 AM until 11:00 AM
St Therese Catholic Church
113 W Kort St
Rothschild, WI 54474
Service:
Thursday, February 26, 2009
11:00 AM
St Therese Catholic Church
113 W Kort St.
Rothschild, WI 54474
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| | | Dorothy Lorraine O’Keefe left her family on earth to join her family in heaven on Sunday, February 22, 2009.
She was born on March 9, 1920 to the late John and Helena (Klug) Kleist. She resided in Mosinee with her family until she met the love of her life, Clarence O’Keefe on the Mosinee ice skating rink.
She married Clarence Henry O’Keefe April 8, 1939. They resided all 69 years together in their house on Pearl Street in Schofield.
Dorothy worked at Marathon Rubber, Kreske Dime Store, and the Maple Leaf Motel prior to having their first daughter Lorelei O’Keefe (Babl). After having their precious daughter, Dorothy proudly remained home as a devoted mother and housewife. She also was a member of the St. Therese’s Holy Angels.
In her earlier years Dorothy enjoyed fishing, duck hunting, spending time up north and anything else she could do with her best friend, partner, and one and only Clarence by her side. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing games and spending as much time as possible with her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Clarence O’Keefe, Schofield; daughter Lorelei (Stuart) Babl, Schofield; one brother Marvin (LaDonna) Kleist, Stevens Point; grandchildren Brett (Arletta) Babl, Marinette, KiyAnn (Jim) Platta, Weston, Melody Baumann, Neenah and Letty (Tim) Lahr, Rothschild;great-grandchildren Danielle Babl, Gibsonton FL, Tristan (Chasity) Babl, Menominee, Jestin, Lindy and Kinzie Platta, Weston, Amanda, Ahren and Ander Baumann, Neenah, Braden and Brinly Lahr, Rothschild; great-great grandchildren Caleb and Aubrin Babl, Menominee.
Dorothy is preceded in death by two infant daughters MaryAnn and Heidi O’Keefe; parents Helena and John Kleist; five brothers Jack, Harold, George, Leonard, and David “Bud” Kleist; three sisters Adeline Hoffman, Ruth Gilkay, and Undine Goetz.
The family of Dorothy would like to acknowledge the staff at St. Clare’s Hospital and Kennedy Rehabilitation and Medical Center for providing Dorothy with the utmost compassion and care in her final months. Also, a special thank you to Hayden-Buettgen Funeral Home for providing her with a professional and heartfelt service.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Rothschild. The Rev. Janusz Kowalski will officiate. Interment will be at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Wausau. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.
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