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Dorothy Flake Obituary
Flake, Dorothy Agnes
(nee Schmiedeler), Baptized in the sure hope of Christ's Resurrection, died Monday, December 23, 2019.
Dorothy is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald Flake, and seven children: Jean Aubuchon (Kevin), Janet Maher, Paula Anderson (Richard), Nancy Osborn, Sally Pitlyk (Daniel), John Flake (Christina), and Dr. Natasha Flake (Dr. Larry Zweifel). She was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara Kniepkamp (David) and son Joseph. She is survived by 16 grandchildren: Kyle (Ashley), Mark, Conner Elizabeth and Scott Aubuchon; Meagan and Alexander Maher; Suzanne Kniepkamp Rice (Daniel); Haley, Sean and Grace Anderson; Rebecca Osborn; Emily and Abbie Flake; and Alexa, Augustus and Jack Zweifel; and one great-grandchild, Eleanor Rice.
Also surviving are siblings: Fred (Ann) Schmiedeler, Patrick (Margaret) Schmiedeler, and Martha Schmiedeler; and sister-in-law Mary (Thomas) McLaughlin. Preceding her in death were her brother John (Rosemary) Schmiedeler, sister Rose Mary (late Leonard) Reinig, sister-in-law Karen (Patrick) Schmiedeler, and brother-in-law David (Janice) Flake.
Services: A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church in Florissant, MO. The family kindly asks you remember Dorothy in your prayers, and in lieu of flowers, suggests donations to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul via St. Rose Philippine Duchesne parish.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Flake
January 4, 2020
Rest in peace now dear friend. After almost 40 years of friendship, it will still continue until we meet again. Watch over us Dorothy.
Blessings, prayers and peace to Don and Family.
With love and sympathy,
Katie & Charles Jennings, Summerfield FL
Mary Long
December 31, 2019
Aunt Dorothy's faith and strength were truly inspirational. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Thompson
December 31, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Rosso
December 30, 2019
Your mom raised one great family of love and kindness by all. So sorry of your loss.
Norm Williams
December 30, 2019
Paula-my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you spent a lot of time comforting your mom in her time of need...your a great daughter.
December 29, 2019
Many prayers for you John and all the Flake family.
With love,
Ed, Nita and Matthew Moix
Mike King
December 29, 2019
My Deepest Sympathies to the entire Flake family.
Pat Fullerton
December 29, 2019
So sorry John. My prayers are with you and your family
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