Dorothy Gunzelman Obituary

Gunzelman, Dorothy B.
Mar 5, 1926 - Feb 22, 2013

Preceded in death by husband, L. A. "Tex" Gunzelman. Survived by daughters, Linda Neukam (Gene), Kathleen Conradson (Doug), Jeanette Peters (Ron), Connie Blake (Bill), Nancy Loftus (Bob), and Margaret Haddix (Jason); sons, Jim Gunzelman (Theresa), Peter Gunzelman (Marcia), and Mark Gunzelman; 16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Rinne, and Betty Bedea (Gary); brother, Mike Vrtiska (Carol); many nieces and nephews; and many others who loved her.
The family will Receive friends Thursday 5-7pm, with VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm, all at the West Center Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Friday 10:30am, Holy Cross Catholic Church. Entombment, Calvary Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Holy Cross Educational Trust or Mercy High School.
HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 402-391-3900
www.heafeyheafey.com

Published by Omaha World-Herald from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27, 2013.
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Dorothy. I will keep the Gunzelman family in my prayers through this trying time. God Bless all of you. Mike Samson

March 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers for all the children and family of our beloved aunt Dorothy. We have many good memories and hope that will hold her in your heart. Love, Joni Vrtiska Hall and family.

March 1, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Larry Neneman, Gerianne, Marianne and Michelle

February 28, 2013

I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Dot was the best nurse for all of the kids on Hickory Street. She was loved by all.

Kelly Rapp

February 28, 2013

Kathy and family,
Our sympathy in the loss of your mom.
Chuck & Carol Nelson

February 28, 2013

Pete and Marcia, We are very sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe and Ginny Bremken

February 28, 2013

You are all in our prayers this week. We will see you today. I will miss her always, she was such a funny delightful woman.

Marci and Mark Metzger

February 28, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Don Fiala

February 27, 2013

Marcia and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Tami (Jensen) Swanson
(Geotechnical Services)

Tami Swanson

February 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and may Dorothy rest in peace.
Bernadette Hoeller, Milwaukee, Wi.

February 27, 2013

Linda and family,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of your mother. May the memory of your happy times together and God's love comfort you. You are in my prayers.

Ingrid (Kalinowski) Borghoff

February 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. The Shannon Family.

Jeanette Shannon

February 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we remember and pray for Dorothy. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.

Maureen and Gary Gilmour

February 26, 2013

To the entire Gunzelman Family - The McCoy Family wishes to express their sympathy for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our prayers.

Mark, Ronnie, Donald and Laura McCoy

February 26, 2013

To express our sincere sympathy to you and your family and to let you know we are thinking of you.Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
love, Rene and Lala

February 26, 2013

Margaret and family; I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I pray for comfort for your hearts as well. Lisa Haddix

February 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Weather permitting I will see you Thursday. Aunt Dot was a very special person and has a loving place in my heart. Mary Ann Allen

February 24, 2013

Netty, Sorry to hear of your mom passing. Know that you and all of the family are in my prayers. Hugs, Shelley

Shelley

February 24, 2013

Jim and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let good memories, family and friends help you through the tough days.

Jane Patterson

February 24, 2013

Kathy, Margaret & family: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. She was such a wonderful lady. I will not be able to attend the funeral as I am visiting my brother, Larry, in Florida. I sure miss your Aunt Donata and Uncle Jim. I'll visit with you when we come back to Omaha. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Charlene Holzapfel

February 24, 2013

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