Dorla
Dorla N. Curry
Dorla N. Curry passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 in Martin.
She was born November 19, 1935 in Hopkins the daughter of Hollis and Mary (Munn) Kent. Dorla had been a teacher in a one room school house in Hopkins in the 1960’s. She then graduated from the Nazareth School of Nursing and had worked at Borgess Medical Center until her retirement in 1992. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, canoe trips and camping with her family and attending sporting events for her children and grandchildren. Dorla was an active member of the Watson Bible Church and a supporter of the Martin Athletic Boosters. On August 5, 1955 in Watson Township she married her sweetheart since 8
th
grade, Jerry Curry who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Beth McGuire of Martin, Jerry Jr. (Pat) Curry of Martin, Bradley (Janet) Curry of Canyon Lake, TX, Tim (Roxanne) Curry of Hilliards and Chris Curry of Plainwell; 11 grandchildren, Amber (Chris) Johnson of Seattle, WA, Steven (Alysa) McGuire of Stanwood, Michael McGuire of Martin, Jennifer Curry of Martin, Eric (Lisa) Curry of Cooper, Dana Curry and Sara Curry both Canyon Lake, TX, Andy (Leigh) Curry of New Braunfels, Tx, Kailee Curry of Plainwell, Courtney Curry of Charlotte, NC and Carissa Curry of Plainwell; 12 great-grandchildren and sister, Jan (Dan) Hamilton of FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ted.
Friends may visit with Dorla’s family from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Watson Bible Church with Pastor Tim Farley officiating.
Burial will follow at South Martin Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Dorla may be made to the
Allegan County Medical Care Community
or the Martin Athletic Boosters.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Becky Deaton
November 21, 2016 at 6:21 pm
Jerry, Pat and Family,
Please accept our very sincere sympathies in the loss of your Mom.
God Bless you all.
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Bob and Teresa Galloway
November 21, 2016 at 8:38 pm
Jerry and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prays are with all of you.
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David, Sandy & Maecy LaFountaine
November 21, 2016 at 8:53 pm
Jerry, Pat & Family,
We’re sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. We’re continuing to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Pat & Russ Miner
November 21, 2016 at 9:17 pm
She was such a smart, sweet and pretty lady. Will miss her and our thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry, Beth and all the family.
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Clint Reed
November 21, 2016 at 9:49 pm
I want to express my deepest condolences. I knew her well and she was a wonderful woman. We are all the more blessed by having her in our lives. Words can’t express what you all are feeling. You are loved. May God comfort you and heal your aching hearts. I wish I could be there. You all will be in my prayers.
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Jim and Joyce Boss
November 21, 2016 at 9:59 pm
Our prayers are for Jerry and for all of you and your families.
Comfort one another and remember the good times.
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Bill & Mary Hildebrand
November 22, 2016 at 8:22 am
May God’s promises of eternal life comfort you at this time.
Our sincere sympathy. Thoughts and prayer are with you.
Reply
Tom & Terri McLaughlin
November 22, 2016 at 8:23 am
Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
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Jerry & Marilyn (Mahieu) Fenner
November 22, 2016 at 11:05 am
Thinking of all the family at this sad time. Remember the good times.
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Kate and Al Wyant
November 22, 2016 at 2:05 pm
Our condolences to the Curry family. We are so sorry for your loss of your mom. May you rest in peace Dorla.
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Sue (Pierce) Westman
November 22, 2016 at 2:07 pm
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of of your wife and mother, from 4H and seeing her at Borgess. My prayers are for comfort and peace as you grieve.
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Laurie Tandy
November 22, 2016 at 2:48 pm
Aunt Dorla you were a gracious, beautiful lady. I will carry fond memories of you in my heart until we meet again. Love and prayers for comfort and healing to the family at this difficult time.
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Dave & Jamie Brock
November 22, 2016 at 2:52 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss.
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jim and neola martin
November 22, 2016 at 2:56 pm
Please accept our sincere sympathies for the loss of your loved one.
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Larry and Denise Truax
November 22, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Prayers for comfort and peace. May he hold you in his hands. Soar on Angels wings Dorla.
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Tony and Caren Bell
November 22, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,
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Tim&Carol Hildebrand
November 22, 2016 at 8:42 pm
May god bless and comfort your family in this time of sorrow please know my family is praying for your hurting hearts
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Dick and Sylvia Davis
November 25, 2016 at 11:00 am
Prayers and thoughts to your family during this time of sorrow.
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Dick and Della Bellgraph
November 27, 2016 at 2:29 pm
Thinking of you (Beth,Jerry Sr. and Jerry ) and your family at this time.
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Wayne & Rebecca Hayes
January 23, 2017 at 1:05 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss!! May she Rest in Peace and May God comfort your family through this difficult time!!
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She was born November 19, 1935 in Hopkins the daughter of Hollis and Mary (Munn) Kent. Dorla had been a teacher in a one room school house in Hopkins in the 1960’s. She then graduated from the Nazareth School of Nursing and had worked at Borgess Medical Center until her retirement in 1992. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, canoe trips and camping with her family and attending sporting events for her children and grandchildren. Dorla was an active member of the Watson Bible Church and a supporter of the Martin Athletic Boosters. On August 5, 1955 in Watson Township she married her sweetheart since 8
th
grade, Jerry Curry who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Beth McGuire of Martin, Jerry Jr. (Pat) Curry of Martin, Bradley (Janet) Curry of Canyon Lake, TX, Tim (Roxanne) Curry of Hilliards and Chris Curry of Plainwell; 11 grandchildren, Amber (Chris) Johnson of Seattle, WA, Steven (Alysa) McGuire of Stanwood, Michael McGuire of Martin, Jennifer Curry of Martin, Eric (Lisa) Curry of Cooper, Dana Curry and Sara Curry both Canyon Lake, TX, Andy (Leigh) Curry of New Braunfels, Tx, Kailee Curry of Plainwell, Courtney Curry of Charlotte, NC and Carissa Curry of Plainwell; 12 great-grandchildren and sister, Jan (Dan) Hamilton of FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ted.
Friends may visit with Dorla’s family from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Watson Bible Church with Pastor Tim Farley officiating.
Burial will follow at South Martin Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Dorla may be made to the
Allegan County Medical Care Community
or the Martin Athletic Boosters.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Dorla N. Curry
Condolence Messages
Becky Deaton
November 21, 2016 at 6:21 pm
Jerry, Pat and Family,
Please accept our very sincere sympathies in the loss of your Mom.
God Bless you all.
Reply
Bob and Teresa Galloway
November 21, 2016 at 8:38 pm
Jerry and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prays are with all of you.
Reply
David, Sandy & Maecy LaFountaine
November 21, 2016 at 8:53 pm
Jerry, Pat & Family,
We’re sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother. We’re continuing to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Pat & Russ Miner
November 21, 2016 at 9:17 pm
She was such a smart, sweet and pretty lady. Will miss her and our thoughts and prayers go out to Jerry, Beth and all the family.
Reply
Clint Reed
November 21, 2016 at 9:49 pm
I want to express my deepest condolences. I knew her well and she was a wonderful woman. We are all the more blessed by having her in our lives. Words can’t express what you all are feeling. You are loved. May God comfort you and heal your aching hearts. I wish I could be there. You all will be in my prayers.
Reply
Jim and Joyce Boss
November 21, 2016 at 9:59 pm
Our prayers are for Jerry and for all of you and your families.
Comfort one another and remember the good times.
Reply
Bill & Mary Hildebrand
November 22, 2016 at 8:22 am
May God’s promises of eternal life comfort you at this time.
Our sincere sympathy. Thoughts and prayer are with you.
Reply
Tom & Terri McLaughlin
November 22, 2016 at 8:23 am
Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Reply
Jerry & Marilyn (Mahieu) Fenner
November 22, 2016 at 11:05 am
Thinking of all the family at this sad time. Remember the good times.
Reply
Kate and Al Wyant
November 22, 2016 at 2:05 pm
Our condolences to the Curry family. We are so sorry for your loss of your mom. May you rest in peace Dorla.
Reply
Sue (Pierce) Westman
November 22, 2016 at 2:07 pm
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of of your wife and mother, from 4H and seeing her at Borgess. My prayers are for comfort and peace as you grieve.
Reply
Laurie Tandy
November 22, 2016 at 2:48 pm
Aunt Dorla you were a gracious, beautiful lady. I will carry fond memories of you in my heart until we meet again. Love and prayers for comfort and healing to the family at this difficult time.
Reply
Dave & Jamie Brock
November 22, 2016 at 2:52 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Reply
jim and neola martin
November 22, 2016 at 2:56 pm
Please accept our sincere sympathies for the loss of your loved one.
Reply
Larry and Denise Truax
November 22, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Prayers for comfort and peace. May he hold you in his hands. Soar on Angels wings Dorla.
Reply
Tony and Caren Bell
November 22, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,
Reply
Tim&Carol Hildebrand
November 22, 2016 at 8:42 pm
May god bless and comfort your family in this time of sorrow please know my family is praying for your hurting hearts
Reply
Dick and Sylvia Davis
November 25, 2016 at 11:00 am
Prayers and thoughts to your family during this time of sorrow.
Reply
Dick and Della Bellgraph
November 27, 2016 at 2:29 pm
Thinking of you (Beth,Jerry Sr. and Jerry ) and your family at this time.
Reply
Wayne & Rebecca Hayes
January 23, 2017 at 1:05 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss!! May she Rest in Peace and May God comfort your family through this difficult time!!
Reply
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