Della Dorn

Age 97, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003. Della was born in Freedom on April 22, 1905, daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Van Rooy) Van Dyke. On October 15, 1923 she married Frank Dorn in Freedom; he preceded her in death in 1966. Della enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting, and at one time was a member of the Greenville Homemakers and the William Verhagen Post #60 American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a longtime and faithful member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly.

Della is survived by a daughter: Marge (Don) Johnson of Kimberly; a son: Edward (Ione) Dorn of Appleton; seven grandchildren: Carol (Gene) King, Jim (Carol) Johnson, Judy (Mike) Holzknecht, John (Sandy) Johnson, Janice (Andy) Dietzen, Jay (Connie) Johnson, and Jolene Johnson; fifteen great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandson; four step-great-granddaughters; eight great-great-grandchildren; a brother: Fritz Van Dyke of Kimberly; a sister-in-law: Myra Van Dyke of Appleton; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Della was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank, four sisters and brothers-in-law, three brothers and sisters-in-law, and by Frank’s brother and his wife.

The funeral liturgy for Della will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly with Fr. David Schmidt officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may call directly at the church on Tuesday from 11 AM until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. You cared for mother as though she was your very own. Thank you so very much.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly 788-6202
www.fargofuneralhomes.com