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Dorothy Kissel Obituary
Dorothy A. Kissel, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at her home, surrounded by love and family.
Dorothy was born on April 20, 1933, in Grass Creek, Indiana, to the late Carl Britton and Minnie Belle (Little) Britton.
She married her best friend Paul Gault Kissel Jr. on July 7, 1978, at Castle United Methodist Church. Paul passed on April 22, 2006.
Surviving is a son Bill (Nancy) Pittman; three grandchildren, Regina T. (Rocco) Caraballo, Matthew (Michelle) Pittman, Bryce Pittman; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred Britton; and two sisters, Elvira (Marvin) Wilsey and Patricia (Al) Kukala. In addition to her parents and husband Paul; a daughter, Debra S. Pittman, and a brother, Jerry Britton, preceded her in death.
Dorothy graduated in 1951 from Elkhart High School. After graduation she began working at Miles Laboratories, starting on the Alka Seltzer Line, and retiring after 45 years from operations in the Diagnostic Division. Dorothy was a longtime and active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Goshen. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Four Arts Club and Elkhart Moose Lodge 599. She served as a past secretary of SOAR (Steel Workers Organization of Active Retirees.) Dorothy was an avid reader, she enjoyed baking, gardening and flowers. She loved cards games, especially euchre, and ran many games and tournaments with Paul at the Knights of Columbus.
Visitation for Dorothy will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. where funeral services celebrating Dorothy's life will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, also at the funeral home. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. John Hogsett of Faith United Methodist Church will officiate. Private family burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request memorial donations be given to Bashor Children's Homes, P.O. Box 843, Goshen, IN 46527.
Condolences may be made online at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.
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Debbie and Dave White
February 23, 2022
So sorry to hear about Dorothy really enjoyed the state euchre tournaments playing with and against her she will surely be missed AMEN
Chuck Eash
February 22, 2022
Worked with Dorothy many years at the Mishawaka Plant. We played euchre 3-4 times a day! Was the Mile Mixed Bowing league and stopped for something to eat after. She was so much fun to be around. Rest in peace Dorothy.
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