Dec. 12, 1921 - March 6, 2010SOUTH BEND - Former Lydick resident Dorothy "Dottie" L. Lindsey, 88, of South Bend, peacefully passed away at 10:51 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Preceding her in death and joining her in heaven is her loving husband, Kenneth E. Lindsey, and loving son, Kenneth Gerard Lindsey. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Lindsey was born December 12, 1921, in Hurdland, MO, to the late Florence E. (Stoner) and Charles Kilbride, and had lived in the South Bend, Lydick area most of her life. She is survived by a daughter, Roxanne Gunter (Dave) of Niles, MI; a son, Al Lindsey (Rose) of South Bend; two grandchildren, Travis Stevanson and Allie Buerk; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor and Paige Stevanson, and Willow Buerk. She was a very loving mother and devoted wife of 64 years. Dorothy loved sewing, knitting, crocheting, cooking and canning for her family and friends. Her kitchen was at all times full of aromas of something delightful to eat. Her pantry was picture perfect. Dorothy always displayed many great attributes such as hard work, dependability, and her selfless spirit that defined her life. She demonstrated a passionate commitment to friends and family that is felt by all and will always be remembered. Her children remember her as the loving mother who held a lot of pride in all her hard work and was a great cook and baker with a heart of gold. She loved to keep her children, husband, home and flower gardens flawless in appearance. She was charmed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved their devotion to her. She was raised on a small farm in Hurdland, MO, and played basketball during her high school years. She came to Lydick, Indiana, to live and join her sister (Stella). It was here that she met and married her loving husband, Kenneth E. Lindsey, on July 2, 1944. In respect of Dorothy's wishes, no visitation or services will be held. Cremation will take place at Welsheimer Crematory. Dorothy's family would like to thank the staff of Healthwin Hospital for all their kindness and loving care. The faculty and workers made her life at Healthwin a very loving and fun place to live. Contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Family and friends may leave e-mail condolences at www.welsheimer.com.