passed away peacefully, Friday November 13, 2015, at her daughter Judy Kruger's home in Fremont.
Dorothy was born September 16, 1924 in Randolph, Nebraska to Clarence and Ruth 'Hall' Schager. She graduated from Randolph High School in 1942 and married Eldon Fleming later that year. After he was killed in WWII, she moved to California where she worked as an inspector at a glass factory for 35 years. She was married to Glenn MacKeane for 46 years and he passed away in April 2010. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Jerry West and George Michael Bicknell and her beloved dog, Sugar.
She is survived by her daughters Judy Kruger of Fremont, Linda Richardson of Greenacres, WA., and sons Eldon (Dianne) Fleming of Norfolk, NE., Thomas (Norma) West of La Mirada, CA. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren who she loved dearly.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30am, Thursday, November 19th at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A luncheon will follow the service at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2438 E. 12th St. Visitation will be on Wednesday with the family present from 5pm to 7pm also at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Becky Flores
LaMirada, CA Thursday, November 19, 2015 Dorothy was a great neighbor and good friend to me and myfamily. I'll miss her but I know she is in heaven with Jesus and I will see her again.
William Kortum
, NE Thursday, November 19, 2015 My sympathies to Dorothy's family. She was always so kind.I enjoyed her quick wit and patient demeanor.
Time cannot erase pleasured memories.
My best to Judy and Eldon, "Billy"... as Gary would say.
Jason Richardson
Spokane, WA Thursday, November 19, 2015 I will always carry with me every day spent with my grandmother. She showed me that no matter what there is always room for one more and that you get more out of giving than taking. She never asked me to be anything more than what I was but always believed I could be anything. If I ever had a problem I knew I could talk to her and that she would know just what to say because she had been thru it all and came out stronger each time. Some of my best and fondest memories are of sitting around her table playing cards or her walking with me to school. She spent endless hours driving me back and forth to auditions and spent even more hours in little cramped rooms waiting for our turn. She always did it with a smile even though I knew it couldn't have been fun all that mattered to her was that she was helping family. I could go on and on because every single day she made a difference in my life and even though she has passed she will continue to because the time we shared and the lessons I learned will always be with me and give me comfort and strength when I need it. I will always love you grandma Dorothy, thank you for everything.Carlotta west
Fair oaks, CA Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Sweet gma thank u for always beign unconditional no mattet what. U were the first to gift me that. 😘.Jamie west sr
Moses lake, WA Wednesday, November 18, 2015 No words can express the way it feels not to have you here they don't make them like you no more you you're always Glue that kept everybody together and made everybody realize everything was okay even if it wasn't you're an angel with wings and the eye sight of an eagle I'm very thankful I had the time I had with you and I'm thankful for everything you've installed in me growing up I thank you for helping me make the man I am today because I wouldn't be the same without you in my life I love you grandma and I'll see you againTom West (TT)
Huntington Beach, CA Monday, November 16, 2015 You will be dearly missed Grandma. I have so many amazing memories from writing on the chalkboard as a kid, begging for an ice cream cone (never had to because you always had one ready), you climbing in my raised jeep and after minutes trying to get in you sat up and said "this is nice", your humor, wearing goofy rabbit ears hat during Easter, your kindness, gentle nature and laugh. You loved us all unconditionally. Sure wish we had more time together Grandma but I'm positive another star and more sunlight has been added to heaven because you are there zip lining and visiting everyone! You are always remembered and forever loved.Rick & Sally Gardner
Bartlesville, OK Monday, November 16, 2015 Aunt Dorothy, I love you and will miss you. My heart and prayers go out to all my relatives in La Mirada, California and in Nebraska. I will always remember the joy Aunt Dorothy shared with all of us playing cards together. If there is a deck of cards in Heaven, I know she's already got a game going! God Bless you all.Love, Rick and Sally
Julie Neitzel
Banning, CA Monday, November 16, 2015 I will always remember my Mickey Mouse pancakes at your house and how much you spoiled me, you put such detail into those pancakes! I remember when you would pick me up and take me to spend the night and swimming in your pool. I always knew that you loved me unconditionally. You were the reason that our family stayed in touch. I will love and miss you always.Michelle Mahoney-Cash
Fremont, NE Sunday, November 15, 2015 My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Dorothy's family and friends. Heaven has gained a special angel! I was blessed to have known her.Linda Richardson
Greenacres, WA Friday, November 13, 2015 My dear sweet mama. You will be missed by so many. I am so blessed to have had you for my mama. I know you are flying high with the angels and that you can see everything with those beautiful eyes. I love you bunches and will think of you every day. You are forever in my heart...