Delores M. Dugan

Dugan, Delores M

Delores Marie Dugan, age 103, passed away peacefully at Colony Oaks Care Center on Thursday, March 26, 2009. She was born on December 12, 1905, in Nadeau, Michigan, the daughter of the late Joseph and Pomelie (Piche) Forgete. In 1923, she married Irvin Du Chateau. They were married for 42 years until his passing in 1967. In 1972, Delores married Andrew Dugan. He precedes her in death. Delores was a dedicated homemaker. She was a loving mother who always tended to the needs of her children. During The Great Depression, she worked at a candy store and later worked at Appleton Medical Center in the cafeteria. Delores loved to play Bingo and cards at Keenagers and Colony Oaks, but she especially loved to go square dancing with Irvin in her earlier years.

Delores is lovingly survived by her children: Donald Du Chateau of Appleton, Lois Stritch of Neenah; grandchildren: Nathan Du Chateau, Darlene (Fred) Sturm, Earl Babbitts, Judy Wyngaard, Kathy Vosters, Susan Babbitts, Mark Stritch, Shelly Collard, Pam Stritch; great-grandchildren: Mike, Randy, Amy, Paul, Rob, Leslie, Michael, Sarah, Lisa, Elizabeth, Nicole, Tori, Brittany, Justin; great-great-grandchildren: Shayla, Savannah, Miranda, Chastity and Logan. Delores is preceded in death by her sisters: Pricilla, Emeratine, Beatrice, Irene, Dorrina; brothers: Benny and Wilmar; son, James Du Chateau, daughter, Elaine Hall and grandchild, Lea Beth Babbitts.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 30, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, with Fr. William Hoffman officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

The family of Delores would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Colony Oaks Care Center for all their love and support the last ten years.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton (920) 739-1231