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Doris Case Obituary

(Bateman) Case, Doris Maeof Whitehall, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2015. She was the wife of Carl E. Case, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Heimbach) Bateman. Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a lifelong member of St. John's UCC Fullerton. Doris was a 1949 graduate of Whitehall High School, who enjoyed entertaining her family, especially at Christmas, Easter, and on annual trips to Knoebels. Survivors: beside her husband Carl: sons Carl Jr. (Ruth), Jon (Barbara), Mark (Nancy), Eric (Kelly) and daughter Cheryl Mill (Robert); grandchildren Carl III, Kimberly, Evan, Adam, Matthew, Sara, Amy, Elizabeth, Aaron, Andrew, Josh, Patrick, Michael, Daniel and Jennifer, along with nine great grandchildren; brother Richard Bateman; nieces, nephews and their families; she was predeceased by sister June Glaze and brother Jack Bateman. Services: 11:00 am Friday June 19, 2015 in St. John's UCC Fullerton, 575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA 18052 with Rev. Dr. Becky J. Beckwith officiating. Visitation with her family will begin at 9:00 am in the Church Parlor. Interment private. Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle her arrangements. Contributions: are suggested to St. John's UCC Fullerton Memorial Fund at the address listed above.

Published by Morning Call on Jun. 15, 2015.
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Our deepest sympathy,Carl,to you and your entire family.
Charlie & Jeanette German

June 23, 2015

Carl and family, I feel like I know your whole family so well. Doris was such a devoted wife, mom and grandmother. She and I had many many good talks when she came to get her hair done every Friday....I will miss her. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Gloria Holderman

Gloria Holderman

June 18, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Victor and Patty Piro

June 17, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to Mr Case and his entire family
Doris Walgren , Philip, Elaine, Frank, Ginger, and Paula

Doris Walgren

June 16, 2015

My sympathies to the entire Case family.

Eric Gerencser

June 15, 2015

Doris was a life-long friend of my mother and I. We send our condolences to Carl and the family. We will miss her too.

Dale & Jean Heffelfinger

June 15, 2015

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom/wife. I remember her as always smiling and always involved with her children and at Carl Sr. side. Many blessings for the family

sara gruber

June 15, 2015

Case family, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother. Mrs. Case was a very nice person. Back in 1959 I babysat for the Case children. With deepest sympathy to Mr. Case and family. Joanne Gehris Rush

Joanne Rush

June 15, 2015

Dear Mom, you were a wonderful mother and my best friend. You will always be with me, but I will miss seeing your beautiful smile. I love you. Cheryl

June 15, 2015

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St. John's UCC Fullerton

575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA

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11:00 a.m.

St. John's UCC Fullerton

575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA

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