Delores A. Dreher

Delores A. Dreher, 75, of Manly, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit. Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday (January 7, 2008) at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery Columbarium. Upon her wishes she was cremated. Memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa or the Manly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Delores was born January 7, 1932 in Mason City, Iowa the daughter of Carl and Lola (Tietgen) Dreher. She grew up in Mason City and graduated from Mason City High School in 1949. She worked for Northwestern Bell for a period of time until going to work for Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a customer service associate for 20 years until her retirement in 1987. Delores liked baking candies and goodies around the holidays, playing cards, especially bridge. She also liked traveling, taking bus tours and the occasional trip to the casino. She also enjoyed playing golf. She is survived by her sister, Joan Dreher of Mason City, other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley M. Schintgen. Major Erickson Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. 641-423-0924 www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Visitation:
3:00 PM to 3:00 PM at on December 27, 2008 (map/driving directions) 3:00 PM to 3:00 PM at on December 27, 2008 (map/driving directions)

Service:
1:00 PM at on January 7, 2008 (map/driving directions)