Dorothy D. Tatroe age 80 of St. Johns, Michigan died Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at her home.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. Rev. Dick Anderson will officiate with burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 6-8 P.M. and Sunday, March 13 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.
Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 20, 1924 the daughter of Everett P. & Gladys Luella ( Dean ) Hone. She resided most of her life in St. Johns, Michigan. Dorothy married H. Orth Tatroe on October 10, 1965 in St. Johns, MI. He passed away September 23, 1985. She worked and retired from Federal Mogul after 33 years of service. She and her husband were also the former owners of Redwing Lanes in St. Johns. She attended St. Johns Episcopal Church, St. Johns, MI
Dorothy is survived by her son Dr. Gary & Helen Neller of Dallas, TX, son Lynn Neller of Edmore, MI, son Jack Neller of St. Johns, MI, step-daughter Mary Strickrod of Columbus, OH, step-son John & June Tatroe of Rainbow Lake, MI, daughter-in-law Adele Neller of St. Johns, MI, 12 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 5 sisters; Margie Larsen of Wayne, MI, Violet Linton of Smithburg, MA, Gladys Grisson of Wayne, MI, Mildred & Richard Nickelson of Twin Lake, MI, Joyce & Thomas Pastur of Hillsdale, MI, and many nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, 2 sisters, 5 brothers, & 1 great grandchild.
Memorials may be made to VFW Veterans Memorial in St. Johns or the St. Johns Episcopal Church. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel.
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