To “Fran-she”, Holly (Beezer) and Travis … our condolences on the passing of your mother/grandmother. Enjoyed the video tribute, especially pictures of young Fran. Also caught a glimpse of Holly. Not sure if any of the photos included Travis. It’s been a long time since seeing any of you. Hope all is well with all of you. And again our prayers and sympathy are with you and your loved ones.
Dorothy P. Kippley
August 4, 1931 – August 16, 2012
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 20 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Dorothy P. Kippley, 81, of St. Cloud, who died August 16, 2012, at Country Manor Living surrounded by her family. The Reverend Gerald Dalseth will officiate. Private Inurnment will be in St. Nicholas Catholic Church Parish Cemetery in St. Nicholas.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and from 10:00-11:00 AM on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Dorothy was born on August 4, 1931, in Shooks, MN, to John and Clara (Schriener) Dockendorf. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Dorothy worked twelve years in housekeeping at the St. Cloud Hospital, and for ten years in maintenance services at St. Cloud State University. After retirement she kept busy assisting her son Daniel at Kipp’s Laundry. Dorothy loved Minnesota sports and was a die-hard Twins and Vikings Fan, even through the lean years. She enjoyed traveling and often accompanied her children on vacations. Everyone knew she loved to gamble at the casinos, and often got good returns on those nickels and pennies spent on chance.
Dorothy is survived by: children, Frances (Michael) Bursch of Fairfield UT, Jerome (Brenda Aguilar) of St. Cloud, Linda Kippley (Jim Massmann) of St. Cloud, Daniel (Marge) of St. Cloud, Clarita (Jim) Scherer of Long Lake, Patricia (Dave) Pallansch of DeKalb IL, Steven (Judy) of St. Cloud; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers Edwin (Ruth) Dockendorf, Ray (Ann Marie) Dockendorf; sisters Rosemary Jonas, Lorayne (Robert) Reser, Alice Schriefels, and Clarita (Wally) Rennemo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Robert Dockendorf.
Dorothy’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the St. Cloud Hospital CCU Physicians and Nurses, Palliative Care Staff, Hospice Staff, and the Nurses and Staff of Country Manor Living 2nd Floor Rapid Recovery.
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today as you remember your mother and celebrate her life. It is a blessing to have a close family. I remember Dorothy at your fall parties and Kipp, I certainly know where you got your spark from. She was a beautiful woman. Much love to you and the family.
Much love to the family and close ones. Thinking of you all – take care.
What a beautiful woman for you to remember always. My best to you and your family, may God bless.
I am so grateful that my mom, Gaila, Aunt Lorayne and I had a chance to see Aunt Dorothy a few years ago. Great memories! You are loved and are in our hearts forever .Our love to the family
Will always remember Aunt Dorothy being sweet and soft spoken…You will be missed.
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Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 20 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Dorothy P. Kippley, 81, of St. Cloud, who died August 16, 2012, at Country Manor Living surrounded by her family. The Reverend Gerald Dalseth will officiate. Private Inurnment will be in St. Nicholas Catholic Church Parish Cemetery in St. Nicholas.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and from 10:00-11:00 AM on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.