Dorothy Hoover

Dorothy Hoover, 82, lifelong resident of Herington, died Sept. 25 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

Born Sept. 11, 1928, at Herington, to Paul and Esther (Deines) Wendlandt, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington.

Her husband, Donald, preceded her in death in 2000. Her parents; three brothers, Dewain, Dallas, and DeVern; a sister, Delores Leggett; and a grandson, Jared Hailey, also preceded her.

Survivors include two daughters, Janet Rindt of Lost Springs and Patricia Hailey of Lawrence; a son, Kelly of Lawrence; a brother, Dennis of Herington; a sister, Deanna Potter of Abilene; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services were today at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington. The Rev. Bill Peterson officiated.

Memorials may be made to the church in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 404 S Broadway St, Herington KS 67449-3038.