West Branch Woman Dorothy Frauenholtz 81 Dies
Dorothy Mae Frauenholtz 81 of West Branch died March 18 2010 at Crestview Nursing. Services March 23 at Bethany Lutheran West Branch visitation March 22 5 to 7 p.m. at Henderson Barker Funeral Home burial in West Branch Cemetery. She is survived by eight children 18 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren two sisters and numerous relatives. Memorials to a fund established in her name. Online condolences at Henderson Barker.
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