Dorothy McCorkle

She was born March 8, 1922, on the small family farm of her parents, Theodore and Louise (Heyer) Hendricks, who were immigrants from Holland and Germany.

Dorothy graduated from Pembine High School in 1939. She married Chester McCorkle at Grace Lutheran Church on Nov. 29, 1941, one week before the attack on Pearl Harbor. When Chester was drafted Dorothy went to California to wait for his return from the Pacific Theater.

After the war they returned to Pembine, where Chester built their lifelong home. Dorothy was involved in many community activities. She was an officer in the PTA, a member of the Legion Auxiliary, the cemetery association and the Lutheran Ladies Aid. She was employed for 26 years at the U.S. Post Office and enjoyed the various people and interactions she had there.

Her children’s education was important and she supported their varied activities, often bragging about their accomplishments. She enjoyed spoiling the grandchildren and attending their events. Her travels included a trip to Holland to visit relatives, one to Washington D.C. for her grandson’s graduation, and trips to both coasts to see her brother in the Air Force. Sunday afternoon car rides were looked forward to and often ended with the treat of eating out.

She is survived by her daughters, Patrice (Tom) and Denise (Michael); son, Mark; grandchildren, Adam, Micah, Yemegn, Chad and Erin; and one great-grandchild, Haile.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester; brothers, Edward and Theodore (Geraldine) Hendricks; brothers-in-law, Donald (Evelyn), James (Helen), and Raymond (Yvonne); and sister-in-law, Hazel McCorkle.

Family and friends may call from noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at Grace Lutheran Church in Pembine.

Pastor Doug Johnson and Pastor Gene Wickman will be officiating.

Dorothy will be placed to rest next to her husband in the Pembine Cemetery.

Unity Hospice gave her compassionate care and at the age of 97 she had been blessed with a large community of friends. They are greeting her with great joy!

Online condolences may be expressed at www.roubalfuneralhome.com.

Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting the family with arrangements.