Dorthea Cordes Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorthea Cordes of Flint, Michigan, born in Austin, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 95, on March 30, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorthea Cordes to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Gleffe and Adaline Gleffe (Paul); her siblings, George Gleffe and June Keyes; and her sons-in-law, Marc Strong and Mario Vega III.

She is survived by: her children, Jerry Cordes (Penny), Diane Springer (Dennis), John Cordes (Michiline), Linda Strong (Cordes), Kathleen Vega (Cordes), Bonita Pelky (Jack Reinhart) and Karl Cordes; her grandchildren, Brandon, Troy, Jennifer, Michelle, Mario IV, Tabatha and Lucas; and her husband Gerald P. A. Cordes. She is also survived by spouses; 9 great-grandchildren and a God-mother.

Those desiring may make contributions in Dorothea's memory to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School.