Dorothy Lorraine Kopischke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothy Lorraine Kopischke of Waseca, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothy left this world on November 5, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Lorraine Kopischke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents-in-law, Charles and Adeline Kopischke (Boettcher); her husband Alvin Kopischke; her siblings, Deloris Guse (Leo), Eldor Mittelstaedt (Vera), Marvel Miller (Harold) and Norma; and her brothers-in-law, Edward Kopischke (Agnes), Art Kopischke (Delilah), Luke Kopischke (Violet) and Paul Kopischke (Marcella).
She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Thesing (Richard) of Rochester, Norma Fury (Jim) of Janesville and Diane Bilgo (Chester) of Plymouth, WI; and her grandchildren, Jason Thesing (Stephanie), Kristi Mehring, Matt Fury, Jennifer Walz (Chris), Brent Fury (Jennifer), Sara Smith (Dan) and Todd Bilgo (Chelsey). She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (412 N Main St, Janesville, MN 56048). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at the St. John's Trinity Lutheran Cemetery (401 3rd Ave NE, Waseca, MN 56093).
