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Dorothy H. Haverkamp
Seneca, Kansas
09/07/1921 - 08/10/2018
Dorothy H. Haverkamp, 96, of Seneca, died on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.
She was born September 7, 1921, on a farm south of Seneca, the daughter of Henry and Theresa Heideman Feldkamp. She attended Triumph School, Sts. Peter & Paul School, and helped on the family farm. For a short time, she worked at the Log Cabin where she met her future husband.
On February 1, 1944, she married Vincent Haverkamp at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. In 1948, she went to work for the Seneca Hospital as a nurse’s aide and in the laboratory department. Later she began employment at CR industries and retired from there 1983.
She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society.
Dorothy enjoyed numerous interests, cooking, canning, sewing, quilt work, gardening, playing cards and especially refinishing furniture. She loved to visit. She adored all of her grandchildren and kept up on all of their activities,
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent, on October 31, 1963; her daughter, Jan Lueb on June 9, 2013; three brothers, Joseph, Raphael and Benedict Feldkamp; and two sisters, Adriana Schmidt and Tiny Lehmkuhl.
She is survived by her two sons, Leonard (Sharon) Haverkamp of Ellsworth, Kansas and Butch (Vicki) Haverkamp of Topeka; two daughters, Donna Holthaus of Seneca and Mary Beth (Don) Duryea of Solomon, Kansas and a son-in-law Ed Lueb; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made for the Sts. Peter and Paul School and/or Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, sent in care of the family.
Rosaries will be prayed on Sunday, August 12th, at 2 & 7 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on August 13, 2018 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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I’m sure your aunt was greeted by your mothers smile, and as well by other family members. Our thoughts & prayers for your loss. Hugs, Virginia & Ken
We are so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. You have our sympathy.
So sorry to hear of Aunt Dorothy’s passing. Condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Haverkamp passing. She is a sweet, strong lady to be remembered.
Donna & family:
So sorry to hear that your mom / grandmother has died. How blessed you have been to have had her for so long. Hugs to all of you.
Sorry to hear about Miss Dorothy. May your families be comforted by the outpouring of love and prayers.
Dad and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. May you find the strength and comfort in God to help you through this d, difficult time. Cherish the memories, and remember only time will heal.
We are so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. You have our sympathy.
Burkhard Kruse
Oldenburg, Germany