Dorothy Lillian Kissinger

Biography

Dorothy Lillian Sullivan Kissinger, 92, and lifetime resident of Kentland died Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Hearth of Avon, Avon, Indiana. She was born November 15, 1917 in Kentland to the late John W. and Emma (Swygman) Sullivan.
Mrs. Kissinger was a 1935 graduate of A.J. Kent High School in Kentland. She married Bill Nugent in 1935 and he preceded her in death in 1969. Her second marriage was to Herman Peters in 1970 and he died in 1973. Her last marriage was to W. Otis Kissinger in 1979 and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Mrs. Kissinger was the former Newton County Clerk and also managed the Hazelden Country Club of Brook, Indiana for several years.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland. She also was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary Post 23, both of Kentland.
She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 1008 in Tucson, Arizona.
Dorothy is survived by a son, James Nugent (wife: Winifred) of Brownsburg, Indiana; a brother, Warren Sullivan (wife: Fay) of Kentland; five grandchildren, Cindy Reishus, Julie Moore, Timothy Nugent, Lisa Ross and Mike Nugent; a niece, Mary Ann Sullivan; two nephews, David and Calvin Sullivan; a sister-in-law, Ruth Nugent Ingles and a step-daughter.
Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Preceding her in death with her parents and husbands is a son, Robert Nugent; a brother, John H. Sullivan; a grandson, Gabriel Nugent and three stepsons; Steve Peters, Stephen Kissinger and William Kissinger.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. (CST) at the Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home, Kentland. Funeral Services Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland; the Rev. Ed van Wijk to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland.

Facts

Born: November 15, 1917
Place of Birth: Kentland, Indiana
Death: February 5, 2010
Place of Death: Avon, Indiana
Occupation: Former Newton County Clerk & Manager of the Hazelden Country Club
Organizations: Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland, Past Matron of OES, Member of the Post 23 American Legion Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 1008 of Tucson, AZ.

Survivors

James Nugent (Winifred), Son
Warren Sullivan (Fay), Brother
Cindy Reishus, Julie Moore, Timothy Nugent, Lisa Ross and Mike Nugent, Grandchildren
Mary Ann Sullivan, Niece
David Sullivan and Calvin Sullivan, Nephews
Ruth Nugent Ingles , Sister-in-law
A step-daughter, 9 great-grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild

Preceded in Death By

John W. & Emma (Swygman) Sullivan, Parents
Bill Nugent, First husband
Herman Peters, Second husband
W. Otis Kissinger, Last husband
Robert Nugent, Son
John H. Sullivan, Brother
Gabriel Nugent, Grandson
Steve Peters, Stepson
Stephen Kissinger, Stepson
William Kissingher, Stepson

Services

Visitation

Tuesday February 9, 2010, 4 - 7 PM (CST) at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home - Kentland
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Funeral Service

Wednesday February 10, 2010, 10 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church
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Rev. Ed van Wijk to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland.

Donations

Memorial donations may be made to:
Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland or the American Cancer Society