Dorothy Courter

Dorothy A. Courter age 92 of Elsie, Michigan died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Memorial Healthcare Center Owosso, Michigan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cyril's Catholic Church Bannister, Michigan on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Rev. Fr. Wolfgang Streichardt will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Friday , February 29, 2008, from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family present 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., A Prayer Service will be held on Friday at 6:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

Dorothy was born in Muninsing, Michigan on November 18, 1915 the daughter of Theophil and Anna (Sislock) Ludwa. Dorothy moved to Elsie in 1941, having previously lived in Detroit and Munising. Dorothy married Max W. Courter in Munising, on November 18, 1933, Max predecesed her on July 29, 1999. She worked as a cook at the E.E. Kngiht Elementary School and previously worked at the Barley Store in Elsie. Dorothy enjoyed reading. She was a member of St. Cyrils Catholic Church and also served on the Altar Society.

She is survived by 3 daughters; Maxine & Richard Pokorney of Elsie, Annette Smith of South Whithey, IN, Patricia & William Jorae of St. Johns, 2 sons; Joseph & Diane Courter of Elsie, and Matthew & Sandy Courter of Larwell, IN, 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Anne Carlson of Munising, MI, Laura Takanen of Chadham, MI, and several nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, one sister, 2 brothers, two grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels program of Clinton County, Michigan. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

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