Dorothy N. Wilber, 101, of La Porte, IN, passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in New Carlisle, IN.
She was born July 9, 1918, in Bakersfield, MO, to Arthur and Sarah (Fore) Cooper.
Dorothy was a member of Kingsbury Baptist Missionary Church. She enjoyed helping anyone she could with anything they needed, and being outside with her family.
On Sept. 14, 1936, in Ellettsville, IN, she married Albert G. Wilber, who preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1987.
Surviving are her children, Mary (Virgil) Craft of Winamac, IN, Ruth (Bill) Stayback of Rolling Prairie, IN, Dave (Nancy) Wilber of La Porte and Doreen Harmon of La Porte; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Daisy Szatkowski of Terre Haute, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents; husband; daughter, Betty Boerema; son, Frank Wilber; granddaughter, Debra L. Boerema; and 2 brothers.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
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