Dorothea Pearl Fox

Dorothea Pearl Fox, 102, of the Brook in Cheboygan, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. The daughter of Roy and Ellen (Ellenberger) Riley, Dorothea was born March 9, 1913 in North Allis Township near Onaway and lived most of her life in Tower. She married Martin Mahoney February 22, 1936. They celebrated 45 years of marriage before Martin’s death in 1981. Dorothea later married Glen Fox October 21, 1988.  He preceded her in death in 1998.

 

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Blessed by a loving family, Dorothea is survived by her son, Jack (Brenda) Mahoney of Bay City; step-daughter, Darlene Bushnell; two granddaughters, Kellie (Guy) Picard and Sheila (Mike) Arnold; great-grandchildren, Chad (Amy) Arnold, Nick (Stacy) Arnold, and Peyton, Paige and Taylor Picard; four great-great-grandchildren, Jackson, Brayden, Connor and Emersyn; as well as her sister, Arla Veihl of Tower; her special angels, Benita and Randy Veihl of Onaway; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held at the Chagnon Funeral Home Thursday, January 28, with a rosary service that evening.  The funeral Mass was at St. Paul Catholic Church Friday with the Rev. Sylvestre Obwaka officiating.  Dorothea’s final resting place will be at St. Paul Cemetery in Onaway. Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider making a donation in memory of Dorothea to the St. Paul Cemetery Crucifix Fund.  Condolences may be shared with Dorothea’s family at www.chagnonfh.com.