Mary Agnes Dorwart

Mary A. Dorwart, 97, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. She was born October 2, 1912 at Friend, Nebraska, to Daniel Clinton and Anne Irene (Reilly) Dorwart. Mary attended school and graduated from Friend High School with the class of 1930. Following graduation from high school Mary graduated from Van Sant’s School of Business and went to work for the United States War Department during WWII. During this time the Cadet Program was implemented and Mary entered Creighton University School of Nursing at St. Joseph’s in 1944. She graduated in 1947 as a Registered Nurse. Following graduation, Mary and her mother moved to North Platte where she worked for St. Mary’s Hospital and then Memorial Hospital until 1955, when they moved to Lexington. During Mary’s working years in Lexington she worked for Slack Nursing Home, Lexington Community Hospital, Drs. McGee and Long and Dr. Bob Harry, and Tri-County Hospital. Mary was a Faithful member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church as well as the Altar Society. Golf was her passion and she enjoyed many rounds at Lakeside Country Club as well as playing tennis where she was a member of the Lexington Tennis Association. As Mary’s health declined she spent the rest of her years living at Park Avenue Estates. She was one of a kind and always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. Survivors include local nieces: Ann (Jim) Murphy of Lexington, Nebraska Penny Dorwart of Lexington, Nebraska She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, her twin, Margaret Yaggie and Nelle Kiffin and six brothers, Tom, Jason, Harry, Clare, Clinton and Anthony. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Don O’Brien and Deacon Jason Dorwart con-celebrating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Friend, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Monday, January 18, 2010 from 6-7 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Community Foundation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.