Submitted by: Dan Rich

Dorothea Mae Douberteen

Aug. 18, 1924 - April 25, 2004

South Bend Tribune 4/27/2004

Dorothea Mae Douberteen, 79, of South Bend, Ind., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, after a long illness. She was born on Aug. 18, 1924, in South Bend, the daughter of Robert and Imo (Mann) Hart, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong resident of Michiana, having graduated from Mishawaka High School. She worked for Indiana Bell for many years, and was a beloved member of the Clay United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Douberteen; her son, W. Thomas (Carol) Nelson Jr. of Newtown, Pa., from her first marriage; and her husband's children, Debra Martin of Elkhart, Ind., and Dennis (Annette) Douberteen of Granger, Ind. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother to six grandchildren, great-grandmother to two great-grandchildren, and a friend to all. She will be sadly missed by those who knew her well.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 27, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., and one hour prior to services in the church. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Clay United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert Vale officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Clay United Methodist Church.

Editor: She previously was married to William Nelson on 11-12-1944 in St. Joseph County IN.