Doris Clough

Doris M. Clough, age 98, of Storm Lake, Iowa died December 24, 2016 at North Lake Manor in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will take place Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Doris Marion Mudge was born December 18, 1918 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and May (Redenbaugh) Mudge. She graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1936. Shortly after graduation, she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Whiteside’s dental practice until she met her future husband, Erwin. At that time she began working at Clough Auto Parts. On April 18, 1940, Doris was united in marriage to Erwin Dexter Clough in Storm Lake. Together, they were blessed with one child, Susan May. Doris and Erwin enjoyed 59 years of marriage until his passing. Throughout her life, Doris continued to work at the family business part-time until retiring in 1970. She also enjoyed being a mother, wife and homemaker taking special pride in the lakefront home which she and Erwin designed. Doris was a member of the Church of Christ in Storm Lake until its closing. She was active within various groups in the community such as DAV Auxiliary, Serpaci Car Club, Storm Lake Area Rockhounds, and the Buena Vista Historical Society. Doris was also a member of the Eastern Star for 73 years. Doris enjoyed sculpting clay, making shell jewelry, and sharing her husband’s passion for rocks and minerals. She and Erwin traveled all over collecting specimens and going to gem and mineral shows. Erwin would cut and polish the rocks, and Doris would help design the jewelry, clocks, spheres and other treasures. Doris and Erwin had a home in Arizona as well as Storm Lake where they would go for the winter months. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Susan (Troy) Briggs of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Jennifer Newton of Storm Lake, Iowa; Amy Glassford of Storm Lake, Iowa; Melissa (Joe) Keller of Storm Lake, Iowa; great grandchildren: Dylan and Zachary Glassford, Emily and Nicole Rake, Lucas and Meggie Keller; brother-in-law, Robert Rehnstrom of Storm Lake, Iowa; extended family and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erwin; and sisters: Pauline Douglass and Lois May Rehnstrom.

Doris Clough

December 18, 1918 - December 24, 2016