Dorothy Rankin, 86, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 12:05 a.m. May 19, 2018, in Warsaw Meadows.
Dorothy “Dottie” was born on July 8, 1931, in Olean, N.Y., to Robert and Beatrice Neault Sutch. The family later made their home in Muskegon, Mich.
She attended school in North Muskegon, where she met the love of her life, Graham. They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Dottie and Graham raised five children: Robert, Richard, Leslie, Chris and Bill.
The family frequently enjoyed camping vacations at Lake Michigan, and Dottie and Graham instilled in their children the love of outdoors and a sense of adventure.
After moving to Indiana, Dorothy worked at Zimmer International Corp. from 1975 as an administrative assistant until her retirement.
She is survived by her husband, Graham; children: Robert (Mely) Rankin, Clarkston Mich.; Richard (Barbara) Rankin, Portland Ore.; Leslie (Steven) Hepler, Warsaw; Chris (Julie) Rankin, Warsaw; and William Rankin, Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, Robert Sutch, Jackson, Mich.; and brother-in-law, Robert Rankin, Spring Lake. In addition, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive.
Calling is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. A Funeral Mass will immediate follow at 3 p.m. in the church. The Rev. Canon Richard Kallenberg will celebrate the Mass.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
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Memorials to Harbor Light Hospice, 1608 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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