IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dorothy E.
(Turnwald) Flores
September 6, 1945 – March 6, 2012
Obituary
Dorothy E. Flores
OTTOVILLE – Dorothy E. Flores, 66, of Ottoville died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born September 6, 1945 in Ottoville to the late Leon and Rita (Miller) Turnwald. On June 10, 1967, she married Jose "Joe" Flores, who survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are her children: Abraham R. (Jocell) Flores of Clayton, NC, John (Jeanine) Flores of Cincinnati, Carmen (Neil) Flores-Mills of Princeton, NJ, and Anita (David) Spires of Lancaster; eight grandchildren: Alicia Mills, Abraham J. Flores, Matias Mills, Cecelia Flores, Victoria Spires, Adam Spires, Benjamin Flores and Sylvia Flores; a brother: Steve (Ann) Turnwald of Fort Wayne, IN; three sisters: Jeanette (Kenneth) Hazelton of Ada, Irene Helms of Fort Jennings, and Nancy (Larry) Suer of Cincinnati; and a brother-in-law: James Ellerbrock of Ottawa.
Preceding her in death is a sister, Agnes "Aggie" Ellerbrock and a nephew, Andrew "Andy" Helms.
Mrs. Flores graduated from Ottoville Local High School in 1963. She then attended Mary Manse College in Toledo, OH where she obtained a B.S. in education. She was a retired 4th grade teacher of the Ottoville Elementary School. She was a member and long-time lector of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Altar Rosary Society. On March 25, 2006, she was the recipient of the Open Arms Award sponsored by the Toledo Diocese for outstanding service in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the Catholic Church. She was voted Queen for the Day on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012 by the residents of the Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf. She enjoyed baking cookies, watching Wheel of Fortune and crossword puzzles. She engaged in a number of ministerial endeavors. She hosted prayer groups in her home, wrote encouraging notes to a multitude of people and left inspirational telephone messages for those who might be lonely or suffering a loss. Despite her nearly 30-year debilitating battle with Multiple Sclerosis, no one ever heard her complain. She actively lived her faith and her spiritual strength and devotion were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. John Stites and Fr. Mark Walter officiating. The family will hold a private burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville at a later date.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a Scripture Service will be held at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Northwest Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
OTTOVILLE – Dorothy E. Flores, 66, of Ottoville died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born September 6, 1945 in Ottoville to the late Leon and Rita (Miller) Turnwald. On June 10, 1967, she married Jose "Joe" Flores, who survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are her children: Abraham R. (Jocell) Flores of Clayton, NC, John (Jeanine) Flores of Cincinnati, Carmen (Neil) Flores-Mills of Princeton, NJ, and Anita (David) Spires of Lancaster; eight grandchildren: Alicia Mills, Abraham J. Flores, Matias Mills, Cecelia Flores, Victoria Spires, Adam Spires, Benjamin Flores and Sylvia Flores; a brother: Steve (Ann) Turnwald of Fort Wayne, IN; three sisters: Jeanette (Kenneth) Hazelton of Ada, Irene Helms of Fort Jennings, and Nancy (Larry) Suer of Cincinnati; and a brother-in-law: James Ellerbrock of Ottawa.
Preceding her in death is a sister, Agnes "Aggie" Ellerbrock and a nephew, Andrew "Andy" Helms.
Mrs. Flores graduated from Ottoville Local High School in 1963. She then attended Mary Manse College in Toledo, OH where she obtained a B.S. in education. She was a retired 4th grade teacher of the Ottoville Elementary School. She was a member and long-time lector of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville and its Altar Rosary Society. On March 25, 2006, she was the recipient of the Open Arms Award sponsored by the Toledo Diocese for outstanding service in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the Catholic Church. She was voted Queen for the Day on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012 by the residents of the Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf. She enjoyed baking cookies, watching Wheel of Fortune and crossword puzzles. She engaged in a number of ministerial endeavors. She hosted prayer groups in her home, wrote encouraging notes to a multitude of people and left inspirational telephone messages for those who might be lonely or suffering a loss. Despite her nearly 30-year debilitating battle with Multiple Sclerosis, no one ever heard her complain. She actively lived her faith and her spiritual strength and devotion were an inspiration to all who knew her.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. John Stites and Fr. Mark Walter officiating. The family will hold a private burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville at a later date.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a Scripture Service will be held at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Northwest Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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Services
24 Hour Viewing
March
9
Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Jackson Twp
Starts at 1:00 pm
Mass Of Christian Burial
March
10
Immaculate Conception Church
Starts at 10:00 am