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Dorothy Fabritz Obituary

Fabritz, Dorothy R. (Nee Gratteau) Passed away peacefully on February 13, 2011, at age75. Loving mother of Russ (the late Kathleen) Fabritz and Tim Hopkins. Proud grandmother of Liz and Russ, Jr. Fabritz; Anna and Emily Hopkins; and Sonia Copeskey. Dorothy was a registered nurse at West Allis Memorial Hospital for 25 years. She loved helping others to get well. Her motto was "save lives and stamp out disease." Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, February 18, at 12 noon, until time of Funeral Service at 1PM. Memorials appreciated to Franciscan Woods.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 16, 2011.

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Larry Reinke

March 1, 2011

Hi Russ and Tim. My condolences to you.Your mom was the greatest for watching after us when we were young.It was like having two mothers, your mom plus our mom's. I know time has seperated all of us but the memories are still there. God bless you all. Larry Reinke

Matt D'Acquisto

February 28, 2011

My deepest condolences to Russ and Tim. I have many fond memories of your Mom dragging us around to swimming pools, the meuseum and many other places. I also remember very well that she took on the task of being our den mother Russ, when we joined the Cub Scouts. She was a wonderful person. God bless you all.

Andrew Arneth

February 17, 2011

"Butch" was there for us like another grandma. I'm thankful for all of the days of my young life she spent with my sister and me. She watched over us then and will keep watching over us now. For Russ and Tim and their families, I offer my condolences. Butch is missed, but never forgotten.

February 17, 2011

What a terrific lady. Always put everyone ahead of herself. Related to the young crowd like none I've ever seen. Was truly everyones "Mom". The world was a better place because she was here. Will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Jim Peters and gang.

Jessica (Arneth) Barta

February 16, 2011

I will always cherish the memories of growing up in Milwaukee with Aunt Dorothy around. What fun we all had! She will always be in my heart.

February 16, 2011

We are deeply saddened at the passing of our Aunt Dorothy, who was better known to all of us as "Aunt Butch" and we extend our condolences to Russ, Tim and their Families. Dorothy was the last of the five Gratteau siblings to leave us. Moreover, she was the individual whose strength often held others together during times of difficulty. There will not soon be another like her. She was made of strong snd courageous stuff! God bless and keep her.

Michael Arneth and Family

February 16, 2011

The 1953 Class of West Division High School of Milwaukee, WI offer their deepest sympathy to the family of Dorothy. Dorothy graduated from West Division High School in June of 1953.

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