King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary - Dorothy M. Ramsey, 93, Fort Madison

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Dorothy M. Ramsey, 93, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at her home. She was born on May 6, 1926 in Fort Madison, IA to Robert & Georgia Hirstine Heidbreder, Sr. She married Donald L. Ramsey on September 18, 1948 in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1996.

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She worked at Gleason’s and was a cook in several restaurants for many years. She loved cooking, gardening, cross stitch, embroidery, playing cards and watching sports.
Dorothy is survived by: 1-daughter: Lisa Ramsey of Fort Madison, IA; 5-grandchildren; 2-great grandchildren; 1-sister: Esther Womack of Fort Madison, IA; 1-sister in law: Leah (Leon) Malard of Bismarck, ND; 1-brother in law: Richard Ramsey of Port Lavaca, TX and her beloved nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents, husband, 2-daughters: Rebecca & Beverley, 4-brothers & 7-sisters.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Soldiers’ Circle in Oakland Cemetery with Rev. Les Featheringill officiating. A memorial has been established for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online condolences to Dorothy’s family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

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