Dorothea Eileene Graham Falk
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the Cottonville Cemetery, Town of Preston, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Dorothea was born October 30, 1927 in Strongs Prairie, Wisconsin to William Willing and Dorothea Lelia Harriet (Henriksen) Graham. She was one of four daughters and two sons. Dorothea attended Sweet School and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1946. She then attended Stevens Point Normal School.
She married Conrad J. Falk on July 19, 1947 at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Dorothea worked at Grignano’s Friendship Café, Stub’s Hardware, and as a teacher’s aide at Pineland Elementary, Grand Marsh Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and De George Elementary schools.
Dorothea was an active member of Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church for many years. She was in the Ladies Aide and taught VBS, Sunday School, and Confirmation.
Dorothea enjoyed playing cards, sewing, baking bread, 4H with her children, and Homemakers for over 50 years. She was Adams County Homemaker of the year in 1979.
Memorials may be directed to Diabetes Foundation, the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church, and the personal family foundation.
Dorothea was preceded in death by her parents: William Willing and Dorothea Lelia Harriet (Henriksen) Graham; husband, Conrad J. Falk; brother, William Edward (Bill) Graham; brother-in-law, Dennis B. Gorder, brother, Robert E. (Mary Ann) Graham; grandson, Jeremiah Falk; and daughter-in-law, Teresa (nee Massen) Falk.
Survivors:
Daughter: Karen (Dennis) Sprowls of Earlville, Illinois
Son: Henry (Kayln) Falk of Bryan, Ohio
Son: Conrad (Mary) Falk Jr. of Berlin, Wisconsin
Daughter: Brenda (Robert) Volp of Murray, Kentucky
Son: Rick (Miriam) Falk of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son: Colin (Kaoru) Falk of Snoqualmie, Washington
Grandchildren: Patrick, Erin, Jason (Kyoko), Amy, Travis (Erika), Rachelle, David (Michelle), Scott (Courtney), Sara (Bryan), Michael, Anna, Alissa (Marco), Dylan, Breanna (Enrique), Chess (Carmean), Andrew, Elizabeth, Susan, Justin, and Chelsea
Step-Grandchildren: Lori (Brian), Kim (Wes), and Jill
Sister: Phyllis Hazelwood of Sauk City, Wisconsin
Sister: Audrey Gorder of Necedah, Wisconsin
Sister: Mary Ann (Anthony) Kojis of Boise, Idaho
Sister-in-law: Lucille Graham of Arkdale, Wisconsin
27 Great-Grandchildren, 9 Step-Great-Grandchildren
God-children: Pamela Gorder and Whitney Gorder
Further survived by several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family thanks all those who continued to visit and send cards, and a special thank you to Bob and Brenda for their loving care they provided mom.
So sorry for your lost of this lovely woman.
Brenda and family, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am thinking of you during this very sad time.
Myrna
A wonderful woman with a forgiving heart. Rest in peace.
Brenda and family
We are sorry to hear about your loss.
So sorry to hear about Mrs Falk, sympathy and prayers to family. friends and our neighbors in the passing of this wonderful lady. She touched the hearts of all who knew her, God bless all at this sad time.
Brenda and Family,
Very sorry for your loss. Although we are not able to attend the services, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl and Tom
Mom was the sweetest lady I ever had the good fortune to know. Always had a smile for me, no matter how bad she felt. I am so blessed to have known her. I enjoyed every minute and i got to spend with her. I also got to know most of Brenda’s family because of Mom being in Murray. I know all of you will miss her so badly. May God bless each of you. A special word to Brenda-you know how much I love you and your family. If I act do ANYTHING to help please you through this, just call me. My prayers are with you. BettyKay
So sorry for your loss. I remember her so well. She was a great person. She was always involved in her children’s lives and what they were doing. May God comfort you in your time of loss of a wonderful lady.
I am sorry for your loss. Dorothea always treated me like I was family.
I remember Dorothea from 4-H, A.C. Fair and visiting with her at the farm. She was one of the sweetest & most delightful ladies I have ever met and was always so full of life! My thoughts and prayers for her family.
Brenda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
My sincerest condolences and prayers for Dorotheas family. I remember years ago, she was a 4-H leader, where I met her! I want to say the Evergreen Eagles from Big Flats. Regardless, an amazing women with energy and knowledge to share, and a zest for life! Prayers for her family, god rest her lovely soul!
We are so sorry to hear of Dorthea’s death. What a beautiful lady!
A wonderful woman she was. Warm, funny and kind we will always always cherish her radiance in the children she unleashed into our worlds. Condolences from all of us in Milwaukee who were fortunate to have known her.
It was wonderful all those years our son Alan and Collin played sports together. It was nice to visit with Dorothea at all the games and the many tournaments we went to. Our condolences to the whole family.
So Sorry for Your Loss. The Family are in my Thoughts and Prayers
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a very involved mother to her children, and busy in her community . Keep those memories close to your heart.She will be missed for sure
Deepest Sympathy to the family.
I remember my Aunt Dorothy as a woman with quite a large heart for all those fortunate to be part of her family and friends. I spent most of my summers growing up “down on the farm”. Those memories are the best memories of my life. Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Conrad had the best husband and wife team I ever was witness to. In these last years I did not see them often but I loved them both from the bottom of my heart. I already miss them.
Such a sweetheart! She always had a smile and a twinkle in her eye. She was a great friend to my mom and they had many giggles and stories from their childhood. She will truly be missed. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies for the entire Falk families! May the Lord comfort you in this time of need!
Sorry for your family’s loss
Conrad,
Sympathy and condolences on the loss of your mother.
One thing the obit did not mention is: she was our 4-H leader for many years in the 1950’s. I remember many a meeting with her at her house. She was a wonderful leader, and a fine example to us as children!
Mrs Falk was a nice lady. I’m sorry to hear of her passing. Thinking of you, Colin, and your family.
To the Falk family, may God keep you in his tender care at this difficult time. You have my sincere condolences.
Sorry for the loss. Being around Collin many years Mr. and Mrs. Falk were the nicest people.
Brenda and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies to you and all of your family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you!!! She was such a wonderful person!!! She will be missed!!!!
What an amazing woman. So many great memories of her..love to all her children. God Bless!!
Karen so sorry for the loss of your Mother!
We extend our sympathy to Dorothea’s family. We are sorry for your loss.
To all of Dorothy’s Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort & peace.
Dorothea was one of the most active church members I knew growing up. She had a full life and those memories are yours forever.
I want to express my sympathies to Dorothea’s family. I have fond memories of Dorothea in my childhood and teenage years while growing up in the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a shining example of a Christian woman!
So sorry on your loss. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. Hold each other close and share your memories.
So sorry for the families loss