Dolores M. Troskey

Dolores M. Troskey Battle Creek Dolores M. Troskey, 82, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 16, 2009. She was born in Battle Creek on October 3, 1927 to Francis and Dessia (Judd) Hart. Dolores graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1945. She worked as a secretary at Security National Bank and later as a secretary for the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service. She retired from there in 1996 after 16 years of faithful service. On April 21, 1956 Dolores married William A. Troskey; he preceded her in death on August 27, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenneth. Dolores is survived by sons, William F. (Deborah) Troskey of Battle Creek and Matthew D. (Laurie Scribner) Troskey of Leavenworth, Washington; a grandson, William D. Troskey and several nieces and nephews. Dolores was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Scottish Society, a Life Member of the VFW Auxiliary and also the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society. Dolores was an assistant District Commissioner and District Advancement Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America and has been awarded the Silver Beaver. She has served as a volunteer secretary for several organizations. Dolores was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 2:00 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Charles H. Fischer, 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Philip Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to BSA Nottawa Trails Campership Fund, Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice or the Calhoun Area Humane Society. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com