Dorothy L. Selmo

Dorothy L Selmo passed away in Rockford, Illinois on July 11, 2024. She was born on April 18, 1930 in Daggett, Michigan, daughter to Einor and Martha (Baumler) Wagberg. She married the love of her life, William Selmo, on May 27, 1950 in Michigan and celebrated 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2015. Dorothy was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church in Rockford. Dorothy enjoyed a good card game and keeping her mind active by reading a wide variety of books and magazines. She was a fantastic cook and baker and kept her family and friends stocked with wonderful treats. The most important thing to Dorothy was spending time with her family. The holidays with family were a highlight for her.

Dorothy will be missed by those that loved her. She is survived by daughters Sandy (Tom) Didier, Nancy Payne and Carol Partiott; grandchildren Kelly ( Bryan) Broederdorf, Jenny (Nick) Oswald, Rachel (Ryan) Kibbe, and Bill Payne; great grandchildren James Broederdorf, Wally Oswald, and Lyra and Benny Kibbe; special nephew and niece, Roy and Mary Webber and nephew Ron Webber. She is predeceased by her husband, William; her parents, Einor and Martha; her five siblings and great nephew Nick Webber.

Special thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at transitions Hospice who were there for Dorothy and her family.

Cremation rites were accorded with Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. A private burial will take place at Arlington Memorial Park in Rockford and Resthaven Cemetery in Iron River, Michigan. To send online condolences or share memories, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com