Dorothy Louise Grothues entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the blessed age of 94.  She was born February 29, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri to Jerome and Alice Fraeyman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonse B. Grothues; son, Timothy Grothues; daughter in law, Kay Anderson Grothues; granddaughter, Kara Grothues; grandson, Christopher Grothues; and sister, Marguerite Van De Walle.  She is survived by her sons, William (Yvonne), Andrew (Lanell), Stephen; daughter, Karen (Ron); 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church for over 50 years.  She served her parish in numerous ways including, member of the Regina Guild and the Altar Society.  She enjoyed many activities in her life – bowling, playing bunco, bingo, traveling, member of the Belgian American Club of San Antonio.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 13, at 10:00 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. at St. Luke's Catholic Church.  Following a reception, Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery # 2.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SemperMax Support Fund, P.O. Box 54, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 – www.sempermax.org ; The Brigidine Sisters, 5118 Loma Linda Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201; or to the charity of your choice.