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Dorothy Ewer Obituary
1939 - 2018
Dorothy Beatrice Ewer, 78, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Highbridge, Wis., on Oct. 15, 1939, she was 1 of 16 children of the late Erick T. and Cecelia (Carbon) Lundquist.
On Dec. 11, 1956, she married Forrest E. Ewer, Sr. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ashland, Wis. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2007.
Dorothy worked for 35 years as a nurse's assistant at both St. Catherine's and Kenosha Memorial Hospitals. She enjoyed camping, cookouts, baking, planting vegetables and flowers, feeding her birds, and winning big at the casino. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She will be remembered and loved by all.
Survivors include her four daughters, Lynn M. Anderson of Kenosha, Sharon A. (Mike Nelson) Kellogg of Racine, Ericka Bernhardt of Kenosha, and Janet (Todd) Pickos of Kenosha; four sisters, Helen, Hazel, Carol (Andy), and Karen; a brother, Franklin; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Forrest E. Ewer, Jr.; two granddaughters, Amanda Lea Ewer-Pickos and Jenniffer A. Bernhardt; and 10 siblings.
Dorothy's family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Hull, Dr. Fullen, and Dr. Habel, all the staff at Kenosha Medical Center 3 Palmer, ICU and Emergency room, and Hospice Alliance for all of the kind and compassionate care they gave her.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, at Proko Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 23, at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Dorothy's Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
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Mary Hill
May 15, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. Dorothy will be missed by so many. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Prayers to her whole family.
Judy Migliano
April 24, 2018
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to her family. I worked with Dorothy for many years at St. Catherine's Hospital. She was a wonderful person and a lot of fun.
Judie Molinaro
April 21, 2018
My Sincerest condolences for the family,I remember most her smile and her funny laugh,miss our old days at St Cats,she will be remembered fondly,my prayers are with your family,RIP dear Dorothy.
Rick Oberholtzer
April 20, 2018
Sorry for your loss. I remember your mom well. Wonderful lady
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