Obituary for Dorothy L. McLouth (Lipski)
Dorothy Louise McLouth (Lipski), 81, of Battle Creek passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at her home. She was born March 6, 1939 in Hart to Frank and Dorothy (Harris) Lipski. During her childhood she went by Dottie Lou and her grandchildren know her as Grandma Dot.
She was raised in Hart and married Charles (Chuck) on Jan. 28, 1956. They met at the skating rink in Shelby which was owned by his parents. She stayed home to raise her children and worked for some time as a nurse’s assistant and a hotel maid. She also spent several years as a foster parent for children with disabilities. During her life she enjoyed spending time with her family and pets. Her passion was finding beautiful treasures at thrift stores and antique shops. Working in her yard and watching HGTV were also favorite pastimes.
Dorothy is survived by her children Mary (Ed) Spears, Tom (Debbie) McLouth, Alice (Tracey) Lamrock, Jamie (Kim) McLouth, Vicki Knott and Dustin McLouth; 11 grandchildren and several great (great) grandchildren; her sisters Jennie and Linda. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, three of their children; Shirley, Leonard, and Roy; her parents; and her siblings Sue, Martha, and Tom.
The family will gather in Pentwater, a favorite summer spot, for a memorial in the summer. Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s name may be directed to Goodwill Industries. Arrangements entrusted to Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service.
She was raised in Hart and married Charles (Chuck) on Jan. 28, 1956. They met at the skating rink in Shelby which was owned by his parents. She stayed home to raise her children and worked for some time as a nurse’s assistant and a hotel maid. She also spent several years as a foster parent for children with disabilities. During her life she enjoyed spending time with her family and pets. Her passion was finding beautiful treasures at thrift stores and antique shops. Working in her yard and watching HGTV were also favorite pastimes.
Dorothy is survived by her children Mary (Ed) Spears, Tom (Debbie) McLouth, Alice (Tracey) Lamrock, Jamie (Kim) McLouth, Vicki Knott and Dustin McLouth; 11 grandchildren and several great (great) grandchildren; her sisters Jennie and Linda. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, three of their children; Shirley, Leonard, and Roy; her parents; and her siblings Sue, Martha, and Tom.
The family will gather in Pentwater, a favorite summer spot, for a memorial in the summer. Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s name may be directed to Goodwill Industries. Arrangements entrusted to Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service.