Darlington

Dorothy A. Baxter, age 82, of Darlington, WI, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at her sister's home surrounded by her family.  The former Dorothy Adeline Ross was born on June 24, 1920 to Maise and Ella (Christianson) Ross.

She married Joseph M. Baxter on April 22, 1944 in Purcell, Oklahoma.  Mr. Baxter died on January 2, 1997.  She worked at Lafayette County Manor in Darlington for 18 years.  She loved sewing, flowers, and her family.

She was a founding member of Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington, WI and of its WELCA.

Survivors include her children:

                        Mary Ann Baxter of Clarendon Hills, Illinois

                        Charles (Terri) Baxter of Darlington

Three Grandchildren:            Lindsay, T.J., and Morgan

Her sister:            Vi Breckler of Darlington

Her Brother:            Jerry "Bud" Ross of California

Her Brother-in-Law:     Austin (Margaret) Baxter of Platteville

And several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on Friday, August 16, 2002 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington, WI with Rev. Todd Hunter officiating.  Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Darlington, WI.  Friends may call from 3-8 pm on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at the STEIL CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet St. Darlington, WI.