Dorothy Anna Elsing, age96, of Clifton died on Monday June 4, 2012 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Elroy, WI. Dorothy was born August 15, 1915 in the Clifton Township, the daughter of Christ and Mary (Quist) Hanson. Dorothy attended school at Clifton Corners until the 8th grade. Dorothy was united in marriage to Maurice Leon Elsing on March 11, 1936 at the Lutheran Parsonage in Elroy, WI. Dorothy and Maurice were blessed with two children, Donald and John. Dorothy lived all of her life in the Clifton Township, mostly on their 200 acre farm. Dorothy did as much as anyone on the farm, including plowing, and milking, she was a true farmers wife. Maurice was married to Dorothy for 69 years, until his death in 2005. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Fountain Lutheran Church, Kendall, WI. Dorothy enjoyed doing quilting, fishing, flower gardening, and sewing, but mostly she loved raising garlic. Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Donald (Phyllis) Elsing of Rockford, Michigan, and John Elsing of Kendall, WI, a sister Geneva Martinson of Camp Douglas, and a brother LeRoy Hanson of Clifton, and by 4 grandchildren Erica Stevens, Julie Koski, Nicki Edwards, and Pete R. Elsing. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Maurice, a daughter-in-law Dort Elsing, 3 brothers, Alvin, Harold, and Melvin, and by 2 sisters Evelyn Elsing and Eleanor Andres,
Funeral services will be held on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 11:00am at the Fountain Lutheran Church, (W10815 Church Rd., Kendall, WI 54638) with Rev. James Steinbrecher presiding. Burial will be in the Fountain Lutheran Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Fountain Lutheran Church on Saturday from 9:00am till the 11:00am time of service. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with services. Online condolences available at www.harefuneralhome.com
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