Dorothy M. Ostrowski

Dorothy M. Ostrowski, 96, of Wittenberg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Homme Home of Wittenberg. Dorothy was truly loved and was surrounded and cared for by her family during her final weeks. Dorothy was born on May 6, 1928, in Whitcomb, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Bublitz) Kauffman. On Sept. 1, 1951, Dorothy was united in marriage to Albin “J.R.” Ostrowski in Wittenberg. He preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 2015. Dorothy and Albin farmed in the Town of Elderon for many years. After retirement, they ran a vegetable stand along Highway 29. Dorothy was a member of The Christian Mothers at Holy Family-St. William Catholic Church in Wittenberg. She was most recently a member of St. Florian Catholic Church in Hatley. Dorothy enjoyed doing word searches, puzzles and reading; romance novels were her favorite. She was a great baker and enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting and embroidering. Dorothy loved sharing her talents with others, often gifting baked goods, pillowcases and dish towels to family and friends. Time spent with family was very important to Dorothy; she loved teaching her granddaughters how to bake. Dorothy is survived by four children, Steven Ostrowski, Kathy (Dan) Prahl, Doug (Denise) Ostrowski and Karen (David) Beckwith; eight grandchildren, Dawn (Dean “Whitey”) Meverden, Brooke (Chad) Wojnowiak, Nick Ostrowski, Brent Beckwith, Calli (Matt) Matsche, Alyson (Tyler) Milanowski, Samantha (Johann) Gonzalez and Douglas James (Erin Mlodik) Ostrowski; six great-grandchildren, Emily (Edward Lewis) Meverden, Cohen Wojnowiak, Nash Wojnowiak, Savanna Dorothy, Rae Lynn Lu and Kennen Matsche; two great-great-grandchildren, Leviyon and Jaiyana. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.R.; twin sons; great-granddaughter, McKenna Mae Wojnowiak; brothers, Charles Kauffman Jr. and Kenneth Kauffman; sisters, Selma Griepentrog- Niebauer and Margie Henn; and many brothers- and sisters-in-law. A private family service will be held per Dorothy’s request. The family would like to thank Dr. Jaren Thomas and Dr. Ivan Schaller, and the staff at Homme Home of Wittenberg, especially Julie Natzke, for the wonderful care given to Dorothy. Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.