Dorothy Ann Fogarty, 79, left this earthly world on October 11, 2015 in Menomonie, WI where she resided the past year.

Dorothy was born July 17, 1936 in Rochester, MN to Leonard and Arlene Mielke. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1954. She married Jerrold Fogarty April 22, 1957 in Rochester, MN and they farmed in the Elgin and Dover areas for many years. They later divorced.

Dorothy could be seen for many years working at the Holiday Inn South in Rochester as well as Mr. P's and Rainbow Foods. In her younger years she enjoyed working at Fiksdal Flowers.

She is survived by daughters Sara (Lem Lloyd) Fogarty of Los Altos Hills, CA and Colleen (Will) Etzbach of Menomonie, WI; son William of Laverne, Oklahoma. Her devoted grandchildren Haley, Zach and Mason Etzbach, Menomonie, WI and Celeste and Carly Lloyd, Los Altos Hills, CA. Sisters, Diane (Roger) Wendt and Darlene Mielke of Rochester, MN and brothers, Mike (Carolyn) Mielke, Casa Grande, AZ and Gerald "Butch" (Karen) Mielke of Rochester, MN.

Dorothy was preceded in death by sons, Timothy, September 2000 and Patrick, September 2006 and an infant daughter, in addition to her parents, and brothers Frederick, David, and Glenn.

She will be remembered for her contagious sense of humor, support of others, perseverance and strength. She could rule the kitchen with her cooking and baking, always trying new recipes and canning vegetables. She enjoyed making crafts and sewing. And her green thumb caused plants to grow to extreme size. And, oh how her garden would grow with beautiful flowers.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00PM on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating.  Visitation will be 1:00-3:00PM on Thursday, October 15, 2015 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com