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1932
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2020
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Dorothy Ertl Obituary
She died May 9th, 2020, at her daughter's home in Lawrence KS.
Dorothy was born September 16, 1932, the daughter of Arthur Pine and Velma Faler.
She retired from Hallmark Cards in Lawrence after 39 years of service.
Dorothy Married Gene Coffman in August 1950, he preceded her in death in 1976. She married Al Ertl in 1991 and he died in 1994.
Survivors include three children, Linda Radford, Lawrence, Judi McCartney (Richard), Perry, Randy Coffman (Shirley), Topeka; her sister Donna Turner, Lawrence; brother Arthur Pine (Margie), Olathe; Five grandchildren, Eleven Great Grandchildren, and a Great Great Grandson.
Friends may call from 9am-8pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tom Ramirez
May 17, 2020
So sorry for your lost . A great lady. love to be around My wife's Aunt. Sorry we can't be there to see family but with everything going on. Love are family ❤ Tom & Vicki Ramirez.
American Association
May 13, 2020
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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