Dorothy A. Painter

Dorothy A. Painter, 76, a lifelong resident of Onaway, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Alpena at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. The daughter of Donald and Eva (Hilliker) Hoffmeyer, Dorothy was born October 6, 1939 in Onaway.

Surviving Dorothy are her sisters, Florence Newsted of Fremont, Elsie Smith of Brighton, Thelma (Aaron) Curtis of Onaway and Darlene (Rick) Homkes of Russiaville, Indiana; brothers, Earl (Christine), Allan and Roy “Jay” (Denise) Hoffmeyer, all of Onaway; brother-in-law, Kenneth “Red” Painter of Onaway; special friend who she considered as a brother, Gary (Sue) Imel of East Freetown, Massachusetts; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Chagnon Funeral Home Thursday, April 14.  Dorothy’s funeral service was Friday at the First Baptist Church.  The Rev. Denver DeKeyser officiated.  Dorothy’s final resting place was at Hillcrest Cemetery in Onaway. Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider a donation in memory of Dorothy to the First Baptist Church Camp Fund. Condolences may be shared with Dorothy’s family at www.chagnonfh.com.