Dorothy V. Krohn

Dorothy V. Krohn, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake. Visitation will take place Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 4-7:00 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. Dorothy Virginia Jacques was born June 17, 1922 in Schaller, Iowa the daughter of William Isaac and Mable (Davis) Jacques. As an infant, she was baptized at the Methodist Church in Schaller where she was later confirmed. Growing up, she attended school in Schaller, Nemaha, and Early, Iowa. She graduated from Early High School in 1939. Following high school graduation, Dorothy attended Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville, Missouri where she graduated in 1941 from Normal Training. She continued her education at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake where she graduated with a Bachelor Degree in 1964. She finished school at the University of Colorado in Greeley, Colorado with a Special Education Endorsement. Dorothy was a teacher for over 30 years. She loved her students. On February 20, 1943, Dorothy was united in marriage to William L. Weatherly in Kirksville, Missouri. Together, they were blessed with three children: Barbara, Marjorie, and Timothy. After Bill passed away, she later married George Krohn on July 15, 1985 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Dorothy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Storm Lake where she took part in the church choir, AltoExpress, and United Methodist Women, and church council. Dorothy was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club, I.O.O.F., and Business and Professional Women. She belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma where she served as treasurer. Dorothy enjoyed dancing, crocheting, cribbage and crossword puzzles. She loved participating in Community Theatre Productions, watching basketball and baseball games, and having a cup of coffee with friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the cabin on East Lake Okoboji. Family was very important to Dorothy and she treasured being a part of anything that involved her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Marjorie (Dennis) Strum of New Hampton, Iowa; Timothy (Barbara) Weatherly of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; grandchildren: Todd (Liza) Schug of Springfield, Virginia; Cynthia (Wayne) Bahler of Lamar, Nebraska; Jennifer (Ken) Miller of Vero Beach, Florida; Ann (Mike) Mendez of Mounds View, Minnesota; Matthew (Krista) Strum of St. Michael, Minnesota; Daniel (Carmen) Strum of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin; Danika Jakobsen of Marion, Illinois; Tessa (Drew) Miner of Farmington, Arkansas; great grandchildren: Emily and Magi Schug, Trey and Hayden Bahler, Alie Soo and Will Miller, Alex and Mia Mendez, Katherine, Lauren, Isaac, and Isabella Strum, Malakei Weatherly, Luka Jakobsen, and Angus Miner; stepchildren: Ruby Grunig of Ankeny, Iowa; John (Leah) Krohn of Winterset, Iowa; James (Jean) Krohn of Elkhart, Iowa; Kristin (Terry) Thompson of Kansas City, Kansas; step grandchildren: Daniel (Suzanne Klein) Grunig of Denver, Colorado; Angela Grunig of Dubuque, Iowa; Christopher (Carrie) Krohn of Orange City, Iowa; Jennifer (Scott) Schiefelbin of Winterset, Iowa; Nathan (Christine) Krohn of Perry, Iowa; Eric and Nick Krohn of Elkhart, Iowa; step great grandchildren: Alyssa and Brentyn Krohn, Madeleine Stoffel, Grace Kirby, Olivia Stoffel, Neva Kirby, Ariana and George Krohn; extended family and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands: William L. Weatherly in 1973 and George Krohn in 2008; daughter, Barbara E. Schug; son-in-law, Steven L. Schug; stepdaughter, Jeanette M. Krohn; great grandson, Edward Mendez; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ruth and Clarence Hanson, and Charlotte and Lyle McDiarmid.

Dorothy V. Krohn

June 17, 1922 - March 17, 2015