Dorothy Isabelle Preiss

February 20, 1912 - December 18, 2013

Preiss, Dorothy Isabelle (nee Ficke), of Ellisville, Missouri, was born February 20, 1912, in Chesterfield, Missouri to Grover Frank and Dollie Lee (nee Diviney) Ficke, and entered into rest, Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri, at the age of 101 years, 9 months and 28 days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lester J. Preiss, daughter Barbara Ann Preiss and siblings Leone (Fred) Dierberg, Norman Ficke and Loretta (William) Horine, She is survived by (1) daughter, Donna Koebel, of Union, Missouri, six (6) grandchildren, Cliff (Marcia) Koebel, Hal (Cindy) Koch, Lesta (the late Tom) Doyle, Mark (Karon) Koebel, Gregg Koebel, Jeff Koebel twelve (12) great-grandchildren, nine (9) great-great-grandchildren, one (1) sister-in-law Nicky Ficke and many other relatives and friends. Dorothy enjoyed painting, dancing, golfing, linedancing and making jewelry. She is fondly remembered, and will be dearly missed, by all who knew her. Memorial Gathering Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time if Service 11:00 at Oak Hill Funeral Home 10301 Big Bend Blvd, Kirkwood, Missouri 63122. Contributions to Masonic Home of Missouri 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite A, Columbia, Missouri 65202. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill. .