Dorothy Hodges Branzell Obituary
The passing of Dorothy Hodges Branzell of Frederick, Maryland occurred on June 22, 2026. Dorothy, born on September 19, 1926, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emile Bernard Hogenmiller and Josephine Rebecca Hanke Hogenmiller; her husband William E. Hodges; her siblings, Gertrude, Robert, Russell, Bernolda and Regina; her son William Jeffrey Hodges; her son-in-law Milfred Shumaker; and her grandson Paul.
She is survived by: her children, Rita Jane Shumaker, Ronald Leroy Hodges (Okie), Michael Anthony Hodges (Yone), Gary Andrew Hodges (Bobbie), Theresa Ann Hagy (James) and Paul Timothy Hodges (Penny); her grandchildren, Pamela, Gregory, Karen, Susan, William, Angela, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Gary, Julie, Emile, Ervin, James and Sarah; her brother Patrick Hogenmiller; her stepchildren, Susan, John and Anne Branzell; and her daughter-in-law Ruth Hodges. She is also survived by 39 great-grandchildren, 34 great-great grandchildren.
