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1952 - 2004
AGE: 51
VERLEGER, Dorothy J.
Lawton
Passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at LakeView Community Hospital, Paw Paw. She was born April 14, 1952 in Royal Oak the daughter of L.G. and Jean (Hurst) Belding. Dorothy was currently serving on the Antwerp Township Board of Review and was appointed to the Township Zoning Board of Appeals. On August 25, 1973 in Royal Oak Dorothy was united in marriage to Ronald E. Verleger who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Verleger of Howell; son, Matthew Verleger of West Lafayette, IN; mother, Jean Belding of Royal Oak; 4 sisters, Donna (Don) Minton of Laingsburg, Deborah (Dennis) Kordich of Portage, Dawn (Tom) Shull of Saline; Diana Belding of Royal Oak, and many nieces and nephews. Friends are being received Friday 5-8 pm at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where services will be held Saturday 11 am. Interment will be in Harwick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. To share a memory or condolence on line, www.timeformemory.com/adams
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Linda Anderson, Wade-Trim
Tuesday February 10, 2004 at
12:56 PM
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Ron, I was so sorry to hear about Dorothy. I will miss her smiles and the twinkle in her eyes at Planning Commission meetings. She always provided great insite into township issues, whether it was the zoning ordinance or a neighbor's request, I always could count on Dorothy to understand and articulate for all sides.
You and your children are heavily in my thoughts these days. I wish you peace and contentment in these difficult days.
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Irv Guritz
iguritz@bellsouth.net
Monday February 9, 2004 at
8:08 PM
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Ron and family, we are saddened by your recent loss. I still recall the days of the township zoning meetings and remember the great things you and your wife said.
Dorothy passing will be a great lose to the community and will be miss deeply.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Irv Guritz
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Larry and Marsha Keller
LandLConstruc@aol.com
Tuesday February 3, 2004 at
5:02 PM
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Ron, Jennifer and Matthew, Larry and I were so shocked to see Dorothy's obituary in the Gazette last week. We just want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss. There never are words at a time like this, but knowing friends and family are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers, somehow eases a bit of the pain. We needed to let you know you're in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for your strength and comfort to endure the days ahead. It is so hard to lose those we love, but it comes to all of us at some time. The very sad part of this life. We know Dorothy will be missed terribly. Again, we are so very sorry. Please accept our deepest condolences.
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Matthew Anderson
manderson@suncommunities.com
Tuesday February 3, 2004 at
3:31 AM
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I just heard about the loss of this wonderful woman. Though it has been years since I've had contact with the Verlegers, the memories of her warmth and caring have never faded. I extend my deepest condolances to your family, especially to Matthew, with whom I share fond childhood memories intricately linked with your mother. I regret the late discover of your loss as I would very much have liked to attend the services. Feel free to contact me if there is anything that I can do or just to catch up again.
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Lynn
Sunday February 1, 2004 at
12:57 PM
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I knew Dorothy from a Stamp Club, that met at "Stamped in Time", many moons ago. I think we were two of a kind, as we were always going to get our stamps and tons of supplies in order, so we could stamp and play like we wanted to! Dorothy is probably now organizing a Stamp Club in Heaven! She will be missed. My thoughts are with you and all your family members.
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mary and mike rogers family
marylr_123@msn.com
Saturday January 31, 2004 at
6:53 PM
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Ron and family, we were so sad to hear about Dorothy. I just saw you both having lunch at Arby's a little over a month ago. You two seemed so happy that day. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
sincerely, mary and mike
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Emily Fawley
Saturday January 31, 2004 at
11:31 AM
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I've known Dorothy since about 1995 as a fellow stamper. Dorothy introduced herself to me at a convention in Cincinatti. She invited me to join a stamp club that she was a member of here in town. I did not join and probably missed a lot of fun and education. It's those little acts of kindness that come to mind when someone passes. From this I need to learn not to miss those opportunities. That they are not really little opportunities but actually big opportunities in the grand scheme of things. I was so saddened to hear of her death. My condolences to all of her familly.
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Tom, Terry & Austin Visser
Visser@kazooinfo.com
Saturday January 31, 2004 at
1:29 AM
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Ron, Jennifer, Matthew and Family;
There are no words to express our deepest, heartfelt sorrows for your loss. May all, smile with happy memories and be proud for what Dorothy has given us all! The fear of tomorrow shall be overcome by the joys of yesterday.
(I want to personally thank you with every tear that I shed, for your request of donations to the National MS Society. It will never be forgotten what you have done to help us with MS.)
Dorothy,
With our love,
Tommy, Terry and Austin Visser
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Linda Barkalow
LBarkalow@prodigy.net
Friday January 30, 2004 at
8:15 PM
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Dear Ron,
How many times I spoke on the phone with Dorothy about our house, potential houses, and properties, I can't count. She was always so knowledgeable, intelligent, happy, kind and fun to talk to. I know you were a "team" Ron. Our hearts go out to you and Jennifer and Matt. We are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a wonderful person. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Linda Barkalow
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Liz Walker
Friday January 30, 2004 at
7:13 PM
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I only met Dorothy on a few occassions, but her daughter Jennifer was a very important part of my son's life for many years. Dorothy raised a wonderful young woman. I remember a delightful conversation at Jennifer's high school graduation party.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. It is never easy to lose your mother at any age; even more difficult when she herself was so young. My sincerest sympathy.
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Ashley Yonker
ashley@net-link.net
Friday January 30, 2004 at
4:08 PM
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Ron, Jennifer, Matthew and family,
Please know that I am truly saddened about Dorothy. I will always remember the optimistic sparkle in her voice whenever she spoke, her genuine concern and caring for others and the love she had for her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ashley
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Debbie Gibson
debbiegibson@ceialpha.com
Friday January 30, 2004 at
1:28 PM
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Dear Jennifer and family, So sorry to hear of your terrible loss. We're thinking of you and wish you all sincerest condolences. As you've requested we're contributing to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in lieu of flowers. Take care of eachother, and call if there's anything we can do. Sincerely, Your co-workers at CEI Alpha and Livingston Building Company.
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shari groendyk
sharigroendyk@ameritech.net
Friday January 30, 2004 at
11:18 AM
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Dorothy was such a special person; probably the most intelligent woman I've ever known.
Though, as busy lives go, I seldom saw her in the last couple years, I can still hear her great laugh - it was like a melody, and just indicative of her great life attitude.
I was one of a legion of people who knew her generosity - she spent countless hours with me, teaching me to use the computer - she was always so positive and praising of me. She made it such a happy experience.
What a special person you all have had to share your lives with for 51 years. Not enough time, but still, the best times. I will always cherish the hours I spent with Dorothy.
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