Dorothy Akenson

Dorothy Akenson

Dorothy Akenson Obituary

Published by Appleyard's Home for Funerals on Dec. 15, 2016.
Dorothy was born on April 30, 1922 and passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Dorothy was a resident of Rice Lake, Wisconsin at the time of her passing. Dottie graduated from the Barron High School in 1940. She was married to Herbert. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Monday December 19 2016 at the United Presbyterian Church in Rice Lake Rev. Chris McCurdy officiating with interment in the Wayside Cemetery in Barron WI. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Funeral Service at the Church on Monday.

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