Dorothy L. Havel, age 93, entered into rest on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kansas. She was born January 21, 1928, in rural St. Joseph, Kansas, to Frank and Rosanna (Ouellette) Fief.
Dorothy married Don B. Havel on February 13, 1945, in Cuba, Kansas. They were united in marriage for over 71 years. To this union six boys were born, Lynn, Michael, Martin, Cameron, Nicholas, and John. Don preceded Dorothy in death on June 25, 2016.
Dorothy was a homemaker who lovingly raised six boys.
Dorothy always had a smile on her face and a loving word; her kindness was evident to all who knew her.
She was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. Dorothy’s faith and her family were her most important and cherished treasures.
Survivors include her six sons, Lynn (Joni), Gunnison, Colo., Michael (Juanita), LaGrange, Ill., Martin (Joyce), Cheyenne, Wyo., Cameron, Salina, Kan., Nicholas (Elaine), Wichita, Kan., and John Havel (Jenny), Sydney, Australia; 11 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rosanna; three brothers, Elmer, Leo, Virgil Fief; three sisters, Ella Marcotte, Edna Sorell, and Rena Skinner.
Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde, Kansas, with Fr. Steven Heina officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to a local charity of your choice c/o Chaput Mortuary, PO Box 291, Clyde, Kansas, 66938
Online condolences may be sent to www.chaputbuoy.com
