Dorothy Schabbing

Dorothy M. Schabbing, 79, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at her home.

She was born June 24, 1923, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Herman and Mary E. Volz Schabbing. She and her sister, Clara, lived on the family farm all their lives.

She was supervisor of Central Services at Southeast Missouri Hospital and had worked at International Shoe Factory and Superior Electric. She was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau and St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women.

Survivors include a sister, Rose M. Gregg of Jackson; and three nephews, Charles and Pat Schabbing of Cape Girardeau, William and Carol Schabbing of Jackson and Mike and Patricia Gregg of St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudolph and Clem Schabbing, and two sisters, Gertrude and Clara Schabbing.

Friends may call from 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel in Cape Girardeau.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Monsignor Richard Rolwing officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southeast Hospice, 760 S. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 63703.