Dorothy T. A’Hearn

A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy T. A’Hearn, 96, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2015 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Medicalodges Eudora.

Dorothy was born October 12, 1918 in New York, NY. She was one of five children born to the late Jacob and Annie Little Schatz. She married her loving husband, Lawrence William A’Hearn, Sr. on February 21, 1943. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1991.

In her younger years, Dorothy worked in the accounting department at Best & Company in New York. The family moved to Lawrence in 1956 and she later worked in retail clothing stores (Janelle’s & Maxy’s) in downtown Lawrence. She loved her work and enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing bingo, watching tennis & game shows, and making occasional trips to the casino.

She is survived by four loving children, including her three daughters, Maureen A. Wustefeld, Linwood, KS; Colleen D. (Seth Gilbert) A’Hearn, Lakewood, CO; Laurie A. Kelley, Allen, TX; and one son, Larry (Roseanne) A’Hearn, New Hyde Park, NY. Dorothy had nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Dorothy was a devout Catholic and her faith sustained her throughout her life. The family will greet friends from 5 – 6:30 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 ^th at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Douglas County VNA Hospice and may be sent in care of the mortuary. The loving care and compassion provided by Hospice staff and those at Medicalodges Eudora will always be remembered.