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DORTHA MARTINUSEN Obituary

Dortha was born on February 8, 1914, in Caruthers, Calfornia to Alvin and Ella Gallaher. She was a retired school teacher from Caruthers Unified School District. Dortha is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Martinusen. She is survived by her chidren, Mansel Martinusen and his wife Joyce, Michelle Boswell, Tommy Martinusen and Janie Guynes; five grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and two great-great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at Floral Park Cemetery in Selma on Friday, July 22, 2011, ag 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Caruthers Methodist Church, PO Box 275, Caruthers, California 93609.

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Published by Fresno Bee from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2011.

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