Dorothy DeWolff

Dorothy L. DeWolff, age 91, of Kalamazoo, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2017. Dot was born October 21, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Christina (Wenke) Thole. On August 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to William N. DeWolff, who preceded her in death on June 20, 2011. She was also preceded in death by a sister Harriet Thole; a brother Henry C. Thole and a great-grandson Van Brian Carlson. Surviving are four children: Debra DeWolff of Milwaukee, WI, Todd (Nancy) DeWolff of Kalamazoo, MI, Dea (Rob Kail) DeWolff of Ann Arbor, MI, Darla (Steve Vejcik) DeWolff of Oak Park, IL; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister Lois Kievit of Garner, NC; a brother Jack Thole of Interlochen, MI; and many nieces and nephews. Dot was a member of Trinity Reformed Church and filled many volunteer positions of leadership there. She loved spending time with her family and prayed for each member every day. Dot was so very thankful for her devoted husband and her loving, caring children and grandchildren. She enjoyed music, reading, knitting and helping people in need. Dot felt blessed to have been a hospice volunteer and a member of the Bach Festival Chorus. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00PM on Thursday, February 16th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. A private family committal will be held at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. A Celebration Memorial Service will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, February 17th at the Langeland Westside Chapel with Pastor Mark Heijerman officiating. Memorials in Dot's memory may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Park Village Pines.