Merrillville, Indiana
Nave, Dorothy M. (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 2 daughters: Cynthia (Steve) Prendergast of Tucson, AZ and Sandra Grenda of Highland Park, IL; 2 stepsons: Paul and Philip Nave; 4 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; sister, Alice Caputo of Crown Point. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Nave; brother, Robert Wodtke; 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.
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.
Don & Holly Bernhardt
August 28, 2011 | Valparaiso, IN
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...
Stephanie Solich
August 28, 2011 | Crown Point, IN
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....
Don and Willie Rosko
August 27, 2011 | Valparaiso, IN
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.
Mary Phelps
August 27, 2011 | Wheatfield, IN