Dorothy Jean Moe, Evansville, WI  (1925 - 2012)

November 28, 1925 - December 26, 2012,
Dorothy Jean Moe, age 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at the Evansville Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Nov. 28, 1925, in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of Andrew and Christine (Vindedahl) Greig. Dorothy graduated from Stoughton High School in June of 1943, and married Kenneth Oliver Moe on June 22, 1943 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2012, one week after they celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Dorothy loved her family more than anything, and loved to visit with her children. She always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She loved to read and collect books, listen to music, bake, go shopping and to movies, and talking with anybody who would listen.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Dale (Richard) Ray of Orfordville, Daryl (Elizabeth) Moe of Stoughton, Sue (Jim) Brandenburg of Clinton and Tamara Moe of Evansville; by six grandchildren: Angela (Shawn) Janes, Scott and Olivia Moe, Barb Simpson, Brenda Moc, Jim S. Brandenburg; by six great-grand children: Brittany and Brandon Janes, Colton Moc, Brandon Buchko, Kolin and Alexa Simpson; by her sister, Ruthann Stach of Stoughton; and by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her grandson, Michael Ray; her sister, Gail Weber; and her brother, William Greig.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Evansville Manor, Mercy Hospice and Dr. White for the excellent care Dorothy received over her last few weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at the WARD FUNERAL HOME, Evansville with Reverend Janice Diefenthaler officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Evansville. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the FUNERAL HOME. Memorials can be made out to the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Attn: Katie Arendt, 600 Highland Ave., K4/658, Madison, WI, 53792. Condolences may be expressed at Wardhurtley.com
Mom, you were much loved and will be greatly missed. You will live in our hearts forever.