Dear Elisha:
My sincere sympathies regarding your mother’s passing — I am so sorry I could not make the visitation or the funeral — my father is ill and at St Ben’s– please take care and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Gail L. Dockendorf
March 20, 1952 – April 2, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Gail Dockendorf, age 60 of Sartell who passed away unexpectantly on Monday, April 2, 2012 at her home. Reverend Alfred Stangl and Reverend Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in ST. CLOUD and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home in ST. CLOUD.
Gail was born on March 20, 1952 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Albert “Albie” and Marie (Schwindel) Peckskamp. She graduated from the St. Cloud School of Nursing. Gail was employed as a Registered Nurse by the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center for over 30 years, retiring in 2008. Gail married Nicholas Dockendorf on February 11, 1978 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Along with being a full time mom and nurse she dedicated herself to opening two assisted living facilities in our area. She was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Parish and St. Monica’s Christian Women.
Gail enjoyed traveling with friends, taking family vacations, trips to the casino, spending time with friends including her card group. Gail’s greatest passions were her family and her faith.
Survivors include her children, Elicia, Jessie (Randy) Monroe, Jacob and Katie (Jay Davis); three grandchildren, Claire, Cullen and Colten; mother, Marie; brothers and sisters, Sandy (Robert) Dilts, Tom (Mary Jo), Nancy Caufield, Mike (Nancy) and John (Sarah).
She was preceded in death by her father, in July of 1985; and her husband on December 16, 2010.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Poor Clare’s Monastery.
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With sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Gail touched so many people in her short lifetime. Her compassion, caring and insight was a gift that will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are praying for you in this tough time. You have my sincere sympathies.
My deepest sympahties during this time of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere sympathy to the Dockendorf family…Gail will be missed. She was a warm, caring person with a unique personality. She was a wonderful friend…
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that we are here for you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
I cannot begin to imagine the pain that you are feeling. I am so very, very sorry for your loss.
my prayers and sympathies goes out to you all her family and friends. gail will always be with you in your heart. just lost my husband 3-9-12, so i know how you feel. keep family close to you and feel free to talk about love one and cry. look in sky and see the stars shining and know your loved one is watching over you. GOD BLESS. maryann.
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to all of Gails family. I just know that she will be missed by ALL who knew her. Prayers from the sisters at St. Claires Convert in Sauk Rapids will be said in Gails name.
My thoughts go to you and your family in this sad time.
Katie & family,
I was very sad to hear of your loss. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. Deanne Brown
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter, mom, sister and grandma. Gail was one of those wonderful people who always thought of others before herself. Bill went to grade & high school with Gail and I was lucky enough to know her at CHS. Gail was my singing buddy in the Mixed Choir for 3 years and we spent many good times in the Drum & Bugle Corp together. Always a smile on her face and she had the greatest laugh ever! You have our deepest sympathies.
Bill & Dannielle (Rieder) Manthey
CHS class of 1970
To Elicia and her siblings …
My heart breaks for you all and I hope you are able to come together in faith and love to celebrate your mother’s life.
Elicia: Your mother must have been exceptional to have nurtured wonderful children.
Be comforted by the idea that she and your dad, companions in life, can once again be together; always looking down on you from Heaven.
I wish strength for you all in the coming days, months, and years … all my love and support …
~Shannon
Services
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Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudServices
St. Francis Xavier Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012 at St. Francis XavierCatholic Church in Sartell. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in ST. CLOUD and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home in ST. CLOUD.