Dorothy Francis Karpenske Obituary

Dorothy Francis Karpenske, born on March 11, 1943, passed away on September 16, 2026. Dorothy leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ezra Snow and Ruby Snow (Clark); and her siblings, Judy Braebeck, Sam Snow and Ezra Snow Jr..

She is survived by: her husband Gene Karpenske; her children, Melody DiGiovanni (Mike), Roxann Cole (Bill), Gene Karpenski and Felicia Karpenski (Andy Johnson); her grandchildren, Tiffanie Mytnik (Robert), Michael DiGiovanni, Sam DiGiovanni (Amanda), Joey Phillips, Kaitlyn Jankowski (Matt), Christopher Karpenski, Jeremy Karpenski (Niki), Manny Fintikis (Allie), Antreas Fintikis (Ashlynn), Niko Fintikis and Cory Gerling; her great grandchildren, Robbie, Leo, Wynnie, Thea, Willow, Rowan, Aubrey and Baby Fintikis; and her sisters, Mickey Kunz (Ricky) and Mary Riis. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lakeshore Keepers (https://lakeshorekeepers.org) or to the Alzheimer's Association.