Dorothy Bernice Hellie

Dorothy Bernice Hellie was born on September 5, 1925 in Waseca County, the daughter of Herbert and Leona Simmons Kroeger. She grew up in Waseca County and graduated from New Richland High School in 1943. In September of 1946 Dorothy was united in marriage to Norman Hellie in Freeborn County. She and her husband farmed in the Glenville area, retiring about ten years ago. Dorothy was one of Jehovah's Witnesses, devoted to studying her Bible and sharing it with others. She loved working on her farm and enjoyed going fishing with Norman. Dorothy was a very hospitable person. She especially enjoyed having company and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her son Tim and his wife Debbie Hellie of Glenville; grandchildren Erika and her husband Noe Murillo of Waukon, IA, and Micah Hellie of Wallkill, NY; brothers and sisters Leonard and his wife Paula Kroeger of Albert Lea, Lois Olson of New Richland, Alice Bredlow of Mason City, IA, Archie Kroeger of Albert Lea, and Carl and his wife Mourice Kroeger of Stewartville, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Norman, her brother Lloyd Kroeger, and a brother Roland in childhood.