Dorothy Ehrsam
May 14, 2015
Dorothy Ehrsam
Altoona
Dorothy “Dottie” Ehrsam, 56, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 12, 1959 in Hudson, Michigan.
Dorothy was a caregiver all of her life, she worked for Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Parkridge Specialty Care. She was a very thoughtful and giving person who loved all animals and cherished her family. Dorothy also enjoyed going to Prairie Meadows.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Michelle Ehrsam; sister, Kathy (Raymond) McLear; long-time partner, Chuck Tyler; nephews, Brian (Kara) Ohorilko and Cory (Heather) Ohorilko.
Services will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW in Altoona. Family will begin greeting friends at 12:00 p.m. with funeral to start at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Spry Cemetery in Runnells.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Dorothy.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carla Mahaffey
05/16/2015
What a wonderful and loving family.I know you all are so exhausted and drained with all the emotions you have experienced in the last few months.Heartbreaking to witness.Dottie's humor was like no others.The way she said things and how she said them always made me laugh.I loved her laugh.God Bless You All
Tristen Hildebrand
05/16/2015
Grandma I miss you so much I can't believe you're gone I love you and I got a cross just to remember you I know you will always be with me i love you Rest In Peace
Jennifer Harris
05/16/2015
Michelle though I never met your mother it almost feels like I do. The way you talk about her has made one feel like they know her. God has her now! She is flying like an eagle in the sky. Just know that she's looking down on you........it's not going to be easy but it will be OK.....
Cindy Wood
05/16/2015
Dottie, you will be missed GREATLY by all. You are in a far better place now and with your other family members that made it there before you. Your fight is now over and you have a new journey ahead of you. Go in peace Dot until we meet again. We all love you.
Sandra
05/16/2015
Dottie soar....soar high, soar low, enjoy them wings ......I always said you were a Angel.....I am sorry for your loved ones loss, they will greatly miss You....
Shelly may You find Peace and Your Heart not be so broken with time......
Skyler Chandler
05/15/2015
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Dottie. I know she's looking down calling everyone a crybaby :) Shelly, I know we don't talk often but you and your family are in my thoughts and if you need anything don't hesitate to let me know.
Kimberly Clark
05/15/2015
I'm so saddened to hear of Dottie's passing , Michelle please know you have many people who love you and are here for support. May she fly high as the beautiful angel she is.... R.I.P Dottie
Heather & Max Richards
05/15/2015
Shelly & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Dottie. She was an amazing woman. She always had a heart of gold. Max loved staying with her this last fall. We will miss her lots but know that she is no longer hurting, so she is in a better place. Run free Dot!
Love, Heather & Max