Dorothy Galbraith
Dorothy Mae Galbraith, age 95, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the AGrace Hospice in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born May 03, 1917 in White Creek, Wisconsin to Louie and Sarah Grace (Walker) Dehmlow. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1934. She graduated from Miss Brown’s Business College in Milwaukee. Dorothy worked for Judge Fulton Collipp when he was District Attorney and Judge, until he retired. She then worked in the Clerk of Courts Office until she retired.
Dorothy married Lester A. Galbraith on June 8, 1940 in Pleasant Prairie, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Dorothy’s name to the charity of your choice.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Sarah Grace Dehmlow; husband, Lester A. Galbraith; son, John; sisters: Fae and Ruth; and brother, Charles.
Survivors:
Daughter: Jo Ann (Robert) Machotka of West Salem, Wisconsin
Daughter: Judy (Howard) Ochs of Portage, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Amy (Pascal) Moreau of Toulouse, France
Grandchild: Marianne (Aaron) Bird Bear of Madison, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Robert (Debi) Machotka of Verona, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Julie Tadlock of New Berlin, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Heather (Brad) Erickson of Verona, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Lucas (Egracia) Galbraith of Washington (US Army)
Great-Grandchildren: 10
Further survived by special niece, Alexis Mielke of Waterford, Wisconsin; other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Judy, I just found out about your mom. So sorry to hear of her passing, she was always an enjoyable lady.
So sorry this is late, Dorothy was a beautiful lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Your Mom shall be missed. She was such an asset to the Friendship. Don and I had such fun visits with your folks.
Sorry we can’t attend the service. For the past 10 years we have lived in AZ.
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DOROTHY’S PASSING. I AM JUST LEARNING OF IT RIGHT NOW. GOD BE W/ALL OF YOU.
I had the pleasure of working with Dorothy in the Clerk of Courts Office. She was one of the nicest people that I have known. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family at this sad time.
JoAnn and Judy, We were sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a special lady and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Judy and Jo Ann and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have so many good memories of her through the years. Remember all the good times and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Laela
To the Galbraith family, I worked with your Dad at the Friendship Post Office and knew your beautiful Mom . She was a wonderful lady. I am glad that I was able to know them both. My thoughts and prayers are with you..
Dorothy was a wonderful person. I remember when she used to come to the basketball games when Keith played.
Judy & JoAnn, Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. May your special and treasured memories be of comfort to you all.
Family of Dorothy. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. I remember her from the courthouse days. She was a nice lady and will be missed by many
To the Galbraith family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was such a beautiful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dorothy was such a lady. Very sorry to hear of your loss.
To the Galbraith family, Sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing. She will be missed by many. I can’t be there on Monday, but if
Jo Ann or Judy could give me a call (608-339-6024) I have something that I need to give to you. Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
Judy & Jo Ann…
Your mom was always such a beautiful, gracious lady…my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time..
Jo Ann & Judy: So sorry to hear of your loss. You were so very blessed to have had her in your life for this length of time. No words can really help at this time of sorrow but I will keep you in my prayers and may God help you to remember all of the wonderful times that you shared with her.
JoAnn and Judy,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a great friend and will be missed.
Dorothy was a wonderful lady and I’m happy to have known her. There are many of us at the courthouse who remember her working there.
Jo Ann & Judy Sorry to hear about your Mom she was a great lady . She will be missed by all that knew her.
Jo Ann & Judy Sorry to hear