LOCATION

Kansas City, Missouri

Dorothy Tonkens, age 91, of Leawood, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born November 12, 1922, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jacob and Sophie Rotman. She was married to Dr. Robert Tonkens, a highly respected and loved pediatrician, from 1947 until his untimely death in 1984 in...

Not sure what to say?

Get email updates for this page

Posting Guidelines|FAQ

Dear Ross,
Some people are special enough to live forever and Dorothy was one of the lucky few. Her kind soul and giving spirit touched so many and will never be forgotten. She and your dad were great and were always admired. She was lucky in life to have you as her son and she always said everyday was a honeymoon spent with her beloved Bob.How very proud she was of you Ross and all of many of your accomplishments. I will always remember her beauty and her wonderful spirit. With fondest...

April 16, 2015

Mom,

I really miss you, and I still miss living where I was born and grew up.

Love, Ross

Ross Tonkens

February 20, 2014 | Cary, NC

Dorothy our friendship was a short one, but in that short time I loved you like a mother I will miss our morning talks Love You Nancy

February 20, 2014

DOROTHY TONKENS

About

Obituary

Guest Book