Dorothy M. Rasmussen

Dorothy M. Rasmussen age 99 passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Rasmussen was born May 20, 1922 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of the late Earl and Alma (Mitchell) Stephens. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1940. She operated a beauty shop in her home in Trufant for over 50 years while raising her children. She was very involved in the village of Trufant activities. She had been a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church and Huggard Bible Church. Surviving are her children, John Rasmussen, Joyce (Fred) Paepke, Jean (Mike) Kain, David (Karen) Rasmussen; grandchildren, Wesley (Wanda) Rasmussen, Arlene (Tim) Glazier, Fred (Bethanne) Paepke, Paul (Sally) Paepke, Amanda (Jason) Johnston, Michelle (Leto) Rodriguez, Steven Kain, Patrick (Vonda) Kain, Shawn (Tammy) Kain, Roxanne (Jeff) Wood, Raeann Rouse, Ruthanne (Jim) Lambert; 25 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; brothers, Clare (Mary Ann) Stephens, Carl (Sandy) Stephens, Wesley (Elaine) Stephens; sister, Mirth Brockway; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; sister, Laura Jean Schwandt; daughter-in-law, Myrtle Rasmussen; granddaughter, Norma Jean Rasmussen. The family will greet friends Thursday, May 12 from 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor C.J. den Dulk officiating. Interment Trufant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Interim Healthcare, 1971 E. Beltline NE, Suite 216, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.