Silva “Dolly” Bloedorn, age 88, of Seymour, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, April 17, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital with family by her side. She was born November 26, 1929.
She was united in marriage to the late Willis Bloedorn on June 10, 1950, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Seymour. Dolly was a member of New Life United Methodist Church, Seymour.
She retired from Huettl Bus Company after 35 years of service.
She is survived by her five sons: Bob Bloedorn, Rick (Wendy) Bloedorn, Terry (Marcia) Bloedorn, Gary (Beth) Bloedorn, Dan (Wendy) Bloedorn; her four daughters: Joan (Tony) Sweeney, Bonnie (Tom) Wagner, Mary (Tim) Collar, and Julie Bloedorn; daughter-in-law, Vicky Bloedorn; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Barb (Melvin) Barclay; brother, Norman (Dorothy) Reitz; brother-in-law, Don Fries; and sister-in-law, Dolores Reitz.
Dolly is preceded in death by her parents; two sons: Todd and William (Jean) Bloedorn; grandsons, Bryan and Ross Bloedorn; sisters: Dorothy, Marge, Adeline, and Lois; brothers: Donald and Bert.
Friends may call at New Life United Methodist Church, Seymour on Monday, April 23, 2018, from 9:00 am until services at 11:00 am with Pastor Mark Klaisner officiating. Burial will take place in Cicero United Methodist Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed to Dolly’s family at www.muehlboettcher.com.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their care and concern.