Dorothy Brophy

Dorothy Brophy obituary, Galesville, WI

Dorothy Brophy

Dorothy Brophy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 9, 2025.
Dorothy Brophy (Malotke) from Galesville, born on April 20, 1947, in Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at the Pineview Nursing Home in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. She was 78 years old.

She shared 60 years with her husband, William Brophy. Together they raised four daughters: Julie Brophy, Trempealeau , Laurie Brophy(Tom Saunders),Clinton TN and Pattie Brophy, Independence. Dorothy's daughter Angie preceded her in death, a loss that remained close to her heart.

Dorothy was the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Her legacy lives on through them.

In her spare time, Dorothy loved crocheting, spending hours making afghans, baby blankets, scarfs and hats for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would also crochet hats and donate them to local charities. Dorothy was also very talented in painting. Painting everything from Mountain sceneries on canvas to painting cute little creatures and making them come alive on on cutouts of wood. She also enjoyed fishing for many hours at a time. Enjoying the peace and tranquility of the outdoors.

A special thank you to her Grandson Luke (Tracy) Brophy for all the love and care they gave her in the end.

Dorothy's presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her memory will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

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September 10, 2025

Doris Deutsch posted to the memorial.

September 9, 2025

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September 9, 2025

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Doris Deutsch

September 10, 2025

I worked with Dorothy for a few years along time ago. She was a wonderful friend. When I needed some money to make a payment to "hold" my buyer interest she did not hesitate. Without my asking she gave me a check for $500. I will never forget her goodness and generosity.
My sympathy to her family and loved ones. You were graced by a wonderful woman
Doris Deutsch

Thomas Saunders

September 9, 2025

Sorry for the loss, my prayers are with you!

Patti Navrestad

September 9, 2025

So sorry to hear this . My thoughts are with you.
Patti Navrestad

Kimberly (Corcoran) Ziegler

September 9, 2025

So sorry for your loss, her memories with stay with you always. She was a wonderful bus driver and a friend to eve she met. RIP Dorothy

Jim lutz jr

September 9, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Hugs to everyone

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