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Dorothy Michaelson Obituary
Dorothy Baatz was born on March 7, 1935, in Crookston, the daughter of the late John and Edna (Kuhn) Baatz. She was raised in rural Crookston and was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1953 and then went to teacher's training college in East Grand Forks. She taught country school for a few years before devoting herself fully to being a farmer's wife and mother. Dolly married Marvin ""Bud"" Michaelson on July 24, 1956, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. They made their home in Euclid and became members of St. Mary's Catholic Church for over 60 years where she was an active member of the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary for over 60 years and Town and Country Homemakers for many years. Dolly was also very proud to say she had visited nearly every state in the U.S. and all the provinces in Canada.
Dolly is survived by her daughter, Carol (Karl) Berg of Fargo, N.D.; son, John (Heather) Michaelson of Euclid; grandchildren, Amy (Max Dietrich) Berg of Philadelphia, Pa., Jenna Berg of Edinburgh, Scotland, and Haden and Tyler Michaelson, both of Euclid; sister, Rosemary Baatz of Woodbury: brothers, Donald Baatz of Fergus Falls and Robert Baatz of Green Valley, Ariz.; and sisters-in-law, Cecile Baatz and Janice Simmons, both of Crookston; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Marvin ""Bud"" Michaelson; parents, John and Edna Baatz; brothers, John Jr., and Gerald Baatz; sister-in-law, Sandy Baatz; and brothers-in-law, Luvern Michaelson and Russel Simmons.
Mass of Christian Burial for Dolly will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Euclid with a time of visitation one hour before. Father Xavier Ilango will be celebrant. Inurnment will take place immediately after the service at Calvary Cemetery in Crookston. Due to concerns from the ongoing pandemic a luncheon will not be held after the service.
Online guestbook and livestreaming: www.stenshoelhouske.com Arrangements entrusted to Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home of Crookston.
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