Dorothy J. Bader, 81, Rockford, died at 1:24 p.m.
Saturday, September,
17, 2011, at The Gardens, Celina.
She was born on
January 9, 1930, in Mercer county, the daughter of
Edwin and Frona Bollenbacher.
She married Robert E. Bader on February 28, 1953, and he died April 18, 2005.
Survivors include two sons, Art Bader of Rockford and Jim
(Lori) Bader of Celina; a sister, Donna Bollenbacher,
Rockford; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were a brother, Herb Bollenbacher; and a
sister, Mildred Brehm.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Liberty
Township, where she served on the church council and was
secretary of the church finance committee. She was retired
from CTS in Berne, IN, having worked in quality control. She
was a partner with Edie Bader in catering. she belonged to
the rockford Chamber of Commerce and volunteered at Parkway
Schools athletic functions.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 21 at the church, with the Reverend Randy Swanson officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. at Cisco funeral home and on Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church.
Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or to the church.