Dorothy L. Crosby

Dorothy L. Crosby, 100, formerly of Bremen, passed away at 6:00 am, Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Dorothy was born on December 18, 1915 in Bremen to Edward and Goldie (Abbiehl) Aker. She is survived by two children, Larry (Betty) Hirstein of Nappanee and Sheryl (James) Rock of Springfield, MO; two step children, Donald (Linda) Crosby and David (Nona) Crosby; six grandchildren, Bruce (Sharon) Hirstein of Osceola, Pamela (Gary) Peter of Middlebury, Sue (Kent) Myers of Elkhart, Michael (Ronda) Rock of Miami, FL, Stephanie (Frank Messley) Rock of Springfield, MO and Chris (Janet) Rock of Ozark, MO; and nine great grandchildren, Jonathan Starr, Elizabeth Starr, Darric Peter, Tessa Peter, Mabel Myers, Jimmy Rock, Cory Burton, Rachel Burton and Oliver Rock. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Ray Hirstein and Ralph Crosby, step daughter, Donna Jean Rowe and siblings, Robert Aker, Mildred Whiteman, and Mary Allen. Dorothy graduated from Bremen High School in 1933. She co-owned and co-founded Hart City R.V. of Elkhart. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, pine needle basket weaving, ceramics, Bingo and cooking. She was well known for her Beef Popeye recipe and Sugar Cookies. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 31, 2016 in the funeral home with one hour of visitation prior. Rev. Rob Dauber will officiate. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wakarusa Missionary Church, 202 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, IN 46573.