Dorothy E. Klein

 Dorothy E. Klein, ae 96, formerly of Potosi , passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Orchard Manor in rural Lancaster . She was born on October 21, 1913, the daughter of Walter and Ada (Crowther) Kuster in Potosi Township , WI . Dorothy graduated from Franklin High School in Potosi in 1932. She was united in marriage to Alfred A. Klein on January 28, 1936 at  St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi . He preceded her in death on June 29, 1987.

Dorothy volunteered for many years at Tee-Pee Childcare and Preschool in Potosi and also cared for her own grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards, quilting and helping family, neighbors and friends whenever she was needed.

Dorothy is survived by three daughters: Patricia Winklehaus, Dubuque, IA, Eileen Johnson, Dubuque, IA and Phyllis (David) Koeller, Potosi; four grandchildren: Rita (Rick) Elliot, Loves Park, IL, Erin (Michael) Ward,  St. Joseph, IL, Lea (David) Montross, Marion, IA, and Brett (Karen) Koeller,  Whitefish Bay, WI; ten great-granchildren; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Kuster, Potosi, Rose Klein, Rockford, IL, brother-in-law, Dave Klein, Midway, AR.,and many  nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents,her husband, Alfred; a brother, Spencer Kuster; a sister, Helen White; two sons-in-law: Arthur Winklehaus and Earl C. Johnson.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi with Father Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was held in St. Thomas Cemetery , Potosi Township followedwith a luncheon at the St. Andrew-Thomas School. Family and friends are welcome from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20 where the Rosary will be recited at 3:00 p.m. and from 11:00 a.m. until time of services Saturday at Martin Funeral Home in Potosi .