Dorothy A. (Maharas) WOODALL

WOODALL, MAHARAS, TUCKER, THOMPSON, SCHIPULL, RUSK, MCGLYNN, TULLI, MARTIN, REILAND, MAIER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/22/2014 at 14:04:10

April 12, 1930 --- October 18, 2014

Dorothy A. "Dot" (Maharas) Woodall, the daughter of Nick and Thelma (Tucker) Maharas, was born April 12, 1930, in Algona, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area of her birth, graduating from Algona High School in 1948. Dorothy attended Bernel's Beauty School in 1949 and was an instructor at the school for many years. On April 12, 1958, Dorothy was united in marriage with Samuel A. Woodall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The couple made their home in Fort Dodge and moved to Eagle Grove in 1959. Dorothy worked as a cook at the school for 38 years – 1964 – 1992 and retired to care for Sam who had two strokes. Sam preceded her in death on June 27, 2004.

Dorothy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eagle Grove, Book Worms and Rotary Ann Auxiliary. Her life revolved around her children and grandchildren, which she was so proud of. Dorothy loved all children and was "grandma" to all the kids she knew, always making sure she had cookies on her dishwasher for everyone to enjoy!

Dorothy passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, at the age of 84 years. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Russel and his wife Patty Woodall; grandson, Ryan Thompson; sister, Viola Schipull; three brothers: Virgil, Bill and Nick Maharas; brothers-in-law: Robert, Raymond, Rodger, Dick and Richard Woodall and Leonard Schipull; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Rusk, Rosie Maharas and Millie Maharas; mother-in-law, Beatrice Woodall and nephews Fred Schipull and Nick Maharas III. Survivors include her son, Mike Woodall of Fort Dodge; daughter, Karla Thompson (Betsy McGlynn) of Eagle Grove; grandchildren: Matthew Woodall, Michelle Tulli (Dino), Collin Woodall, Alyson Woodall; Zachary Thompson, Sarah McGlynn, Molly Martin (Noah) and Meredith McGlynn; great-granddaughters, Everly Martin and Samantha Tulli; brothers, Louis Maharas (Donna) of Algona; sisters-in-law, Veda Woodall and Rose Woodall; honorary grandsons, Mark Reiland, Brandon Maier and Brett Maier and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 24, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Eagle Grove with Pastor Heather Dorr officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home in Eagle Grove. Burial will be in Cass Cemetery in Webster City. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Foust Funeral Home - Eagle Grove, Iowa
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