Dorothy Holsinger, 90, of Freeport, died Thursday at Freeport Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born January 23, 1920 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Max and Anna (Michels) Schneider. On July 3, 1940 she married Charles "Keith" Holsinger in Iowa at the Little Brown Church. Keith died November 9, 1981.

Dorothy was a 1937 graduate of Monroe High School. She then attended Browns Business College of Freeport where she met her husband. She was a active member of Faith United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women's Circle until her recent illness. Dorothy was the churches Sunday School Treasurer for 25 years before retiring from that position from a broken hip. She was known as the "card lady' always remembering others with cards and special gifts. She was always active doing secretary work which she enjoyed the last one being at Center School for 16 years before retiring in 1979. It was there that she had established so many friends both teachers and aides whom she has always kept in touch with. There were many students and parents that still seem to remember her today. She loved being active in all of her children's and grandchildren's activity. She enjoyed working in her garden, yard, cooking and entertaining family and friends. You could always find her going to theatrical productions in Freeport or on bus trips with her lady friends and family.

Survivors include two children; Dee Ann (Clarance "Bunky") Mease and Denny Holsinger, three grandchildren; Renee (Scott) Engelkens, Randy (Erin) Mease of Orlando, Florida and Adam Holsinger.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday 10:00 A.M. at Faith United Methodist Church in Freeport, Rev. John Lee will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. also at Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her memory.