Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1928
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
Dorothy Dukeshier Obituary
Nov. 27, 1928 - March 3, 2019
ELKHART, IN - Dorothy M. Dukeshier, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday morning, March 3 in the Hospice House of Elkhart. Dorothy was born in South Bend on November 27, 1928 to Anthony and Doris (Mannock) DeDario. Dorothy graduated from Elkhart High School and was a lifelong area resident. She loved to cook and enjoyed gardening and doing crafts.
Dorothy is survived by her loving daughters, Cheryl Dukeshier of Elkhart and Karen (Edward) Recker of Ft. Wayne, IN. She was the proud grandmother of 4, Ryan (Sarah) Recker, Rachel (Shane) Brinson-Recker, Richard (Amrita) Ross III, and Mary Janae Kreienbrink, and great-grandmother of 10: Isabelle, Danielle, and Blake Kreienbrink; Roman and Jack Recker; Dallas, Henry, and Brooks Brinson; and Mira and Romir Dukeshier. Dorothy is also survived by her siblings, Caralee Grillo of Ft. Wayne and Anthony (Jenny Newhart) DeDario Jr. of South Bend.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, March 6, from Noon until 2:00pm, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. A graveside service celebrating Dorothy's life will be held in the mausoleum chapel, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Dukeshier
Sponsored by Palmer Funeral Homes - Bubb Chapel.
1 Entry
March 5, 2019
I'm sorry for the loss of your dear family member.May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn strengthen your family during this difficult time Isaiah 61:1,2.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Dorothy Dukeshier's name
Memorial Events
for Dorothy Dukeshier
Mar
6
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Palmer Funeral Homes - Bubb Chapel3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Funeral services provided by:
Palmer Funeral Homes - Bubb Chapel3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545
How to support Dorothy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dorothy Dukeshier's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
