Betty Dolalie

Rushford, Betty J. Dolalie, 83, formerly of Bratsburg, died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Betty was born April 29, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to Thomas and Ovedia (Landsverk) Rude. Her family later returned to the Rushford area. She and Melvin Dolalie were married on August 29, 1949 at Highland Prairie. The couple farmed south of Bratsburg their entire married lives. Betty was a member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church and it's Ladies Aid. Betty enjoyed watching her soap operas, watching monster trucks and cheering on her NASCAR driver, Jimmy Johnson and was known for her unique sense of humor. Survivors include Betty's two daughters, Virginia (John) Overland of Wilson, WI and Rita (Brad) Kelly of Lanesboro, five grandchildren; Kristen, Jeremy, Andy, Carrie and Amy, four great-grandchildren; Isaac, Asher, Joah and Joshua, three siblings, Arlene (Curt) Berge of Shakopee, Tillman (Loretta) rude of backus and Shirley (Everett) Dolalie of Rushford. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin in 2006 and her parents. Funeral Services will be 11AM Monday at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson with Pastor Patricia Hinkie officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8PM Sunday at Hoff Funeral Service in Rushford. They may also call one hour before services on Monday at the church. Please share a memory of Betty at her on-line guestbook and view her Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/416189