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Obituary for Dorothy J. Cathell

Cathell, Dorothy J. (Gerzen)

Born March 26th, 1925 in Chicago, IL. Peacefully entered into her eternal life on December 12, 2016 at the age of 91. Loving mother to Nancy A. (Robert) Bogart. Caring grandmother to Brian K. (Tamara) Hodge and Jeffery M. (Toni) Hodge. Devoted sister to Irene Kolenda and Esther (Tom) Shannon. Proud great grandmother to LeeAnn Viscome, Michael St. John, Tabatha Hodge, Joshua Ordonez, Aryana Hodge and Jefferson Hodge. Loving great great grandmother to Brandon St. John, Maddie St. John and Gabriel Viscome. Also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Harold (Ed) Cathell (Postmaster in Elfers, FL.) Parents Anthony and Elsie Gerzen and great grandson, Joey St. John.

Dorothy served as Madame Secretary for the National Postmasters Association and appointed President of the (F.O.E) Fraternal Order of Eagles, Post New Port Richey, FL. Where she was coordinator of many charitable fund raisers for Jerry Lewis Telethon, National Cancer Institute and St Jude Children Hospital.

Family memorial service will be held on December 24th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Friend remembrance gathering will be held on December 26th at 6:00pm. For more information please contact 414-491-4607.

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