Jane Welma Dothage of Koeltztown, Missouri, passed away on May 26, 2016, at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 2 days after a brief illness.
She was born on October 24, 1939, to Walter and Ruby (Waller) Reinhardt in Granite City, IL.
Jane was united in marriage to Glenn H. Dothage on August 6, 1960, in Warrenton, MO who survives.
Jane is also survived by two sons, Rod Dothage, girlfriend Carrie, of Jefferson City, and Courtney Dothage, wife Karen, of Ashland, MO; three grandchildren, Kohl Dothage, Shai Dothage and Morrow Dothage; one sister, Shirley Sida of Warrenton, MO as well as a niece, Carmen Sida and a nephew, Stuart Sida, wife Pam, and one great nephew Zachary.
Jane spent her adult life in service to her children and husband in their home and later worked as a nursing home activity director, nursing home administrator and for the Division of Family services.
After her retirement, Jane served her church, United Methodist Church, Vienna, MO and her community by singing in the choir and volunteering at church gatherings, blood drives and elections.
Jane has been an avid supporter of Glenn in his many years of coaching and has cared for him in their home until her recent illness.
Jane loved entertaining friends, reading and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ruby Reinhardt and Glenn's parents, Howard and Marie Dothage.
Services will be held at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia, MO on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, with visitation from 2-5 .pm. with a prayer service at 5 p.m. A meal will be held at the Westphalia Knights of Columbus Hall immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that monetary donation be made to The American Parkinson's Disease Association, 1415 Elbridge Payne Road, Suite 150, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Dearest Glenn & Rod & Courtney & families … We are deeply shocked and saddened at this sudden and untimely death of dear Jane. We join you in your grief and surround you with our loving thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time!! May the LOVE of GOD enfold you … May His PEACE surround you & give you COMFORT … May His LIGHT fill you with the Holy Spirit … And may GOD\’s bountiful GRACE fulfill your every need. With Much Love and Deepest Sympathies Judy (Starfelt) & Don Neely
Dear Courtney, Karen and Family
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. We\’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Eleanor and Uncle Louie
Dear Courtney, Karen and Family
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. We\’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Eleanor and Uncle Louie
From the Struebbe and Griesheimer family we send our deepest condolences.
Dear Glenn, Rod, Courtney, Karen, and Family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Jane was a very kind and sweet person. I (Mark), will always remember how Glenn and Jane were so kind as to allow band practice in their basement. May Jane’s soul rest in peace.
Mark & Lisa Schulte
Dear Glenn, Rod, Courtney, Karen, and Family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Jane was a very kind and sweet person. I (Mark), will always remember how Glenn and Jane were so kind as to allow band practice in their basement. May Jane’s soul rest in peace.
Mark & Lisa Schulte
So sorry for your loss, Jane was an awesome lady!
Dear Glenn & Shirley, So sorry to hear of your loss. Remembering Jane and the good times we had in High School and when we all went to St Louis & got jobs. May you be comforted in your grief.
Jane and I worked together in Jeff City in the 90s. She was so kind and optimistic even in the most trying of circumstances. What a lovely spirit. I’m very sorry for your loss!
Jane Joslin Kennedy
Jane and I worked together in Jeff City in the 90s. She was so kind and optimistic even in the most trying of circumstances. What a lovely spirit. I’m very sorry for your loss!
Jane Joslin Kennedy
We knew Jane and Glenn through our son Dustin. She was such a lovely person. Our prayers go out to your family as I know she will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. Joan was a very special lady. Prayers to all of you.
So very sorry. Glen and I worked at S. Boone Schools, retiring in the same year. Both he and Jane were special friends, such neat people.