1922
Dorothy
2013
Dorothy Mae Matthees
December 1, 1922 — January 5, 2013
Dorothy Mae Alberta Matthees, age 90, of Zumbrota, died on Saturday, January 05, 2013, at Zumbrota Health Services. She was born on December 1, 1922, in Red Wing, the daughter, of Gust and Minnie (Oelkers) Ehlen. On December 24, 1922, Dorothy was baptized at her home by Pastor J.C. Meyers. Her sponsors were Bertha Ehlen and Bertha Germann. On April 5, 1936, she was confirmed by Pastor H. Hardt at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hay Creek. On September 7, 1940, Dorothy married Eldon Matthees by Pastor H. Hardt at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The couple farmed in the Zumbrota and Goodhue areas. In 1991, they moved to Zumbrota. Dorothy worked as an interior decorator for many years. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota where she was active in ladies aide and also in Goodhue Lioness. Dorothy enjoyed fishing, traveling, and playing cards, especially with her children and grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Curtis (Cindy Odman) Matthees of Red Wing; daughters, Connie (Mark) Flom of Kenyon, Mary Kluver of Onalaska, WI, Pat (Don) Ryan of Stewartville, Denise (Mark) Stabel of Keystone Heights, FL; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister-in-law, Bernice Ehlen.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Matthees, who died on December 11, 2001; parents; and brother, Willard Ehlen.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January, 8, 2013, at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne Schoch officiating. Burial will be in the Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January, 7, 2013, at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
Dorothy is survived by her son, Curtis (Cindy Odman) Matthees of Red Wing; daughters, Connie (Mark) Flom of Kenyon, Mary Kluver of Onalaska, WI, Pat (Don) Ryan of Stewartville, Denise (Mark) Stabel of Keystone Heights, FL; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister-in-law, Bernice Ehlen.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Matthees, who died on December 11, 2001; parents; and brother, Willard Ehlen.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January, 8, 2013, at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne Schoch officiating. Burial will be in the Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January, 7, 2013, at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
JAN 7. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Visitation
JAN 8. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Christ Lutheran Church223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
Service
JAN 8. 11:00 AM (CST)
Christ Lutheran Church223 East Fifth Street
Zumbrota, MN
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