Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Dorothy D. Moorman

Oct. 9, 1933 - Dec. 24, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 12/27/2008
GRANGER - Dorothy D. Moorman, 75, passed away at 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 24, in South Bend at Our Lady of Peace Hospital. Dorothy was born on October 9, 1933, in South Bend as the daughter of Leo and Valentina (Bojarski) Sebelski. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents. On December 28, 1957, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart University of Notre Dame, Dorothy married John Moorman. Surviving Dorothy are her husband of fifty one years John Moorman, two sons, David (Kelley) Moorman of Orlando, FL, and Bob (Helen) Moorman of Buchanan, MI. Two Grandchildren Matthew and Tyler Moorman. One Sister Adeline Galvas of South Bend. Two brothers, Raymond (Rose) Sebelski of South Bend and Leo (Joyce) Sebelski of Blue Springs, MO. Dorothy was Clay High School Graduate, Received her bachelor's and masters degrees from Indiana University. She retired from Swanson-Highland school in South Bend after teaching grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades for 28 years. Dorothy was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church, South Bend, a former president of the Michiana Welcome and Book Club, a member of Granger Garden Club, the Christ Child Society, Hot Red Hatter's of Granger, Swanson monthly retired luncheon club, Indiana state retired teachers Association, and a volunteer for Ronald McDonald House.

 

Friends may call from 2 to 6 pm on Sunday, December 28th, in Little Flower Catholic Church 54191 N. Ironwood South Bend, where a wake prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 29th at 10 a.m. in Little Flower Catholic Church, with Rev. Neil Ryan officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Dorothy's name to American Lung Association of Indiana Suite 1180-s115 W. Washington Street. Indianapolis, IN 46204. Hahn Funeral Home 505 W. 8th Street Mishawaka, IN 46544 in Charge of arrangements.