Dorothy Siudzinski

Dorothy “Dottie” Siudzinski, age 90, passed away from natural causes Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Bartow, FL. Born February 6, 1922 in Columbia, MO, she was the daughter of the late Harry Allen and Linnie Gertrude Ball. Mrs. Siudzinski graduated from the University of Missouri in 1943 and taught school in Columbia for 6 years. In 1949 she moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She taught school in Milwaukee for 27 years. She and her husband retired and moved to Florida in 1976 and still maintained a residence in Mercer, Wisconsin. Mrs. Siudzinski was a volunteer at Bartow Memorial Hospital, starting in 1982. She also volunteered at the Bartow Public Library one day a week for many years. She was a longtime member of the Bartow First Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Siudzinski was preceded in death by her husband Sylvester "Syl" Siudzinski, siblings Harry and Helen. She is survived by a stepson, Lee Siudzinski of Oshkosh, WI, a stepdaughter, Lynne Conti of Ripon, WI, two nephews; John Allen Ball (Gloria) of Georgetown, TX, Dr. Richard David Ball (Paula) Traverse City, MI, a niece, Dr. Nancy Ann Ball of Cape Elizabeth, ME, and numerous great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 22nd at 11:00 AM at the Bartow First Baptist Church, 410 East Church Street in Bartow, FL. Also, a memorial service will be held at a later date in Milwaukee. Afterwards, she will be placed to rest with her husband Sylvester Siudzinski.