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Dorothea Bante Obituary
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Patricia Pollihan
January 15, 2022
I came to know Dorothea when she was a patient of Dr. Mark Beehner, an Oral Surgeon. She was an extraordinary woman with a heart of gold! I always looked forward to her visits and stories of her beloved grandchildren. I miss her.
Patti Pollihan
January 15, 2021
I remember Dorothea fondly. She was a patient of the oral surgeon I worked for. (Mark Beehner). I always looked forward to her visits and tales of grandkids! She was a special, beautiful lady!!❤
Patti Pollihan
March 19, 2013
Dorothea was a patient of Dr. Mark Beehner and maybe I should not have enjoyed her visits to see him....but I did.....she was one of the sweetest ladies to ever grace our doorway!! I so looked forward to seeing her pictures of the grandkids she so loved!! I will always remember her fondly.....as will Dr. Beehner.
JJ Stevens
February 2, 2013
'Mrs Gus' was the best, bottom-line/bass-line, boogie-woogie!
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Donald Vaucher
January 26, 2013
January 26, 2013
Just a few words to extend my sympanhy for Dorthea. She was a wonderful organist and a beautiful individual. We will all miss her and Gus.
Don Erhardt
January 25, 2013
Dorothea was fun to talk to as a fellow musician. When she attended a service where I was the organist, she would frequently stay until the postlude ended to share a compliment or mention that she played a particular song "years ago." I had the honor of playing the organ for Gus's funeral and she was very kind and complimentary. She always had kind words for everyone and a smile too. Now she and Gus can again make music together to the glory of God.
January 25, 2013
Condolences to Dorothea's family. She was a very special lady. She and Gus were the music program at MUMC for many, many years. Even when she had health issues, she always managed to have a smile. She will be missed!
Sue and Nathan Higginbotham
Elmer Kress
January 25, 2013
Dorothea was a wonderful person & a great neighbor to our family for over 30 years.
Karen (Stuut) Matthews
January 25, 2013
Dorothea shared her gift of music with all of us at Manchester UMC. As organist, accompanist for the Circuit Riders and piano teacher, she was a dear talented woman with a great sense of humor. She's playing again for Gus in Heaven. My sympathy to the family on the passing of this lovely lady.
January 24, 2013
We were saddened by the news of Drothea's death. We missed the years when Gus and Dorothea were the music ministry at MUMC. I remember Dorothea at Lydia Circle, UMW Unit meeting, apple butter days, Christmas tree lot, 50 + and just about any major activity that occurred during the 28 years we were there. She was a dear, sweet woman who will be sorely missed by many.
Joan & Ross Allan, Inverness, Florida
Lois Hendrickson
January 23, 2013
It was wonderful to know Dorthea at church and outside of church. She taught my daughter Jenny, piano lessons. We would sit and talk because she reminded me of my mom who lived in Florida. Jenny's brothers would go outside and help Gus in the yard. They were a lovely couple. It is nice to think they are together again.
Linda (Wilkins) Miller
January 23, 2013
It saddened me so much to hear Mrs. Bante had passed away. She was my beloved piano teacher and I was blessed to have a special relationship with her all these years. I knew Mr. and Mrs. Bante at Manchester Methodist where he led the choir and she played piano for the services. It brings a smile to my face as I imagine the Bantes and my dad, Hal Wilkins, singing praises to our Heavenly Father in Heaven. What a joy to see Jesus face to face for all eternity! My sympathy to the Bante family in your loss of a precious lady who was loved by so many.
Joan Lemen
January 23, 2013
It was a privilege to know Dorothea and to sing with her in the Manchester Chapel Choir for a number of years. She was a gracious lady, a true Christian and a tremendous asset to MUMC.
My sympathies to the family
Nicole Thornton Bogacki
January 23, 2013
Mrs. Bante was piano teacher to my mom, my sister, and me years ago, and I remember pieces of those afternoons so clearly -- next to her on the piano bench in her living room and also playing in her yard while I waited for my turn. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends; she was such a caring woman.
Doris Irene Floyd Theiss
January 23, 2013
Barbara and family my sincere condolences. Dorothea was a great lady, and my mother really enjoyed their close friendship. With Understanding Love,
Barbara Brown
January 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. Dorothea was graced with love, musical talent, compassion, and tremendous hope. She was an inspiration to countless people throughout her life. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will continue to enrich our lives.
Roxanne Miller
January 22, 2013
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dorothea's passing. We cherish memories of our times together at Manchester UMC. She was such a sweet, positive person. We loved listening to her play piano for the Good News Quartet and organ in the Chapel years ago. How she loved music and people! She and her husband Gus were the foundation of the church's music program for so many years. We will miss her!
Andrew and Roxanne Miller
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