Dorothy E. Williams

Passed away peacefully on Mon., Sept. 30, 2024. Dorothy was born December 13, 1939 in Humboldt County, the daughter of Henry and Lena (Weber) Janssen. She grew up on a farm between Bradgate and Bode, played basketball while attending Bradgate Schools and graduated from Bradgate High School in 1957. In June of 1958 Dorothy married Jim Hamilton. Two children were born to the union, Barbara and Rod, though the marriage later dissolved. Dorothy raised her children, making their home in Dakota City while working for Hawkeye Harvester. Dorothy also held the position as acting air traffic controller for the Humboldt Airport. She later moved to Fort Dodge. In August of 1981, Dorothy married Ron Williams. The couple made their home in Fort Dodge before returning to Dakota City in 1987. Dorothy worked for Gordon’s Jewelers before transferring to Zales Jewerly where she managed the Crossroads Mall store for numerous years retiring in 2015. She and Ron also owned and operated RJ Beverages for a number of years. Dorothy enjoyed the outdoors, wildlife, caring for family flowers handed down over the years. Family was most important and she would always say, “Live With Love & Laughter”.