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Dorothy Nave Obituary

DOROTHY M. NAVE (NEE WODTKE) VALPARAISO, IN FORMERLY DEMOTTE AND GARY Dorothy M. Nave (nee Wodtke), age 86 of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Demotte and Gary, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. Dorothy is survived by two daughters: Cynthia (Steve) Prendergast of Tucson, AZ and Sandra Grenda of Highland Park, IL; two stepsons: Paul and Philip Nave; four grandchildren: Brad (Tenille) Prendergast of Falls Church, VA, Neil (Monica) Prendergast of Stevens Point, WI, Curtis Prendergast of Tucson, AZ and Sarah (Brian) Hoover of Vail, AZ; great grandchildren: Colin and Avery Prendergast, Jackson Prendergast and Emma Claire Hoover; and sister, Alice Caputo of Crown Point. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Nave; brother, Robert Wodtke; and sister, Elizabeth Wodtke. Dorothy was an active realtor with McColly Realty. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Caring Place, 3107 Cascade Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383. Sign guestbook or view directions at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-769-3322.

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Published by The Times on Aug. 28, 2011.

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Don & Holly Bernhardt

August 28, 2011

My condolences to the two daughters she spoke of you often and fondly. Dorothy and I met while purchasing a house in Valparaiso. She had a great sense of humor and we joked often. I miss the chance to speak with her again and laugh together. We love the house we are in and my children are very happy. Thanks Dorothy God bless, you never stopped working and you should be admired by all.

Stephanie Solich

August 28, 2011

Dear Sandra and Cynthia; My deepest condolences to you and your families. Your mother was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed as a co-worker and friend. Her wonderful cooking and treats will be greatly missed also. I will always cherish the great pie crust recipe she shared with me and think of her every time I make a pie. One could only hope to be half of the wonderful woman she was. I will always remember how tickled she got every year when I called her to wish her a happy birthday; and how much she lite up when talking about her family or sharing photos of you all. My heart goes out to all of you at this sorrowful time. She is greatly missed.

Don and Willie Rosko

August 27, 2011

We will miss Dorothy....We met at the YMCA.
Dorothy always had kind words for everyone.
She encouraged us and made us laugh...what a wonderful friend. We will miss you....

Mary Phelps

August 27, 2011

Dorothy was a blessing to know and a mentor to all women. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. I wish I had met her earlier in my life so I could of enjoyed a longer friendship but I am thankful and blessed by the time I was able to know and enjoy her. With my heartfelt prayers to the family.

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