Dorothy Jean Hawthorne
July 30, 1924 — July 15, 2011
Dorothy Jean Hawthorne of Eureka, died on Friday, July 15, 2011 at Holiday Resort Nursing Center in Emporia at the age of 86.
She was born on July 30, 1924 in Eureka, Kansas the daughter of Glen and Gladys (Sherman) Klein. Dorothy was raised in Eureka and attended local schools. After her graduation she worked for Home bank and later became co-owner of the Lydon Nursing Home.
On September 3, 1961 she was united in marriage to E. Lymon “Hi” Hawthorne in Olathe, Kansas. They made their home in Eureka. Lymon preceded her in death on July 9, 1993.
Dorothy was a member of the Christian and Congregational Church.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 22, 2011 at Greenwood Cemetery with Reverend Rhonda Almond officiating. Viewing will be from 9-4 Thursday. She is survived by her nephew Marlin Ball and nieces Laurel, Vanessa and Kathleen Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Glenda Klein and two nephews.
A memorial has been established in her name to the Christian and Congregational Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045.
She was born on July 30, 1924 in Eureka, Kansas the daughter of Glen and Gladys (Sherman) Klein. Dorothy was raised in Eureka and attended local schools. After her graduation she worked for Home bank and later became co-owner of the Lydon Nursing Home.
On September 3, 1961 she was united in marriage to E. Lymon “Hi” Hawthorne in Olathe, Kansas. They made their home in Eureka. Lymon preceded her in death on July 9, 1993.
Dorothy was a member of the Christian and Congregational Church.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 22, 2011 at Greenwood Cemetery with Reverend Rhonda Almond officiating. Viewing will be from 9-4 Thursday. She is survived by her nephew Marlin Ball and nieces Laurel, Vanessa and Kathleen Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Glenda Klein and two nephews.
A memorial has been established in her name to the Christian and Congregational Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy Jean Hawthorne, please visit our flower store.