Dorothy Pauline Frantz, 90, of Dowagiac, passed away Monday March 28, 2011 at West Woods of Niles.

Dorothy’s life began Nov. 6, 1920 in Sault Saint Marie, Mich., when she was born to Paul and Madeline (Ware) Hickey. She was united in marriage to Donald Frantz on May 10, 1943 in Tampa, Fla.

Dorothy was a homemaker, taking care of her family and home. She was an avid bridge player and loved dancing, reading and enjoyed film.

Her greatest joy was her family, which includes her husband of 67 years, Donald Frantz of Niles; her children, Diane (James) Leiman of Bloomfield Hills, Carolyn ( Kary) Callahan of Rochester, Ind. and Richard (Teri) Frantz of Dowagiac; grandchildren, Jeff (Richard) Leiman, Chris (Debbie) Leiman, Jon ( Kerry) Leiman, Jennifer (Matt) Jones, Stacey O’Hara, Ashley Jones, Joshua (Amelia) Frantz, Justin (Sureyya) Frantz, Aislinn Frantz and Anna Callahan; great-grandchildren, Katie Leiman, Charles Leiman, Eliza Beresh, Ethan O’Hara, Sema Frantz and Ayla Frantz.

She is preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Yazel & Clark Chapel is serving the family.

Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Dorothy at www.yazel-clark.com.