Dorathea was a Home Nursing Care worker and was self employed for 30 years. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include her daughters Judith L. Bissell, Charlotte G. Kapche, Diana K. Way, and Demaris H. Way; one foster daughter, Lois Bennett; one sister, Florence Whitney.
Visitation was held at Conkle Speedway, Speedway, IN. Funeral service was conducted 10 a.m. Friday, February 25 at Conkle Speedway. Burial in Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.