Dorothy M. Bockwoldt, age 90, of Dixon, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at her home. A visitation was held from 5- 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26 (today), at the funeral home. A private family burial will take place in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dixon American Legion or the Dixon Fire Department. Online condolences may be left www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy was born on May 5, 1935, the daughter of Waldo and Nora (Dierksen) Quistorf. She attended a one-room schoolhouse before attending Davenport High, graduating with the Class of 1953. Dorothy married Richard “Dick” Bockwoldt on June 1, 1957, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport.
Dorothy lived a life rooted in kindness, hard work, and deep love for her family. In her early working years, she was employed at Cen-Pe-Co in Walcott. After welcoming children, she dedicated herself to her home as a devoted homemaker and farmer’s wife. When her children were grown, Dorothy worked part-time at Montgomery Ward, volunteered with the Festival of Trees and was involved with the Deer Valley Collectors in Eldridge.
In her youth, Dorothy enjoyed playing 4-H softball, a pastime that reflected her energetic nature. Throughout her life, she continued to find joy in simple but meaningful hobbies. She loved working on jigsaw puzzles, attending tractor shows, gardening, tending to her flowers, camping at the Mt. Pleasant Threshers Reunion, and going out to lunch with her neighbors and cousins. Above all, Dorothy treasured her family. Being a mother was her greatest pride, and becoming a grandmother brought her tremendous joy. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren, cherishing every moment spent with them.
Dorothy will be dearly missed by her husband, Dick; two daughters, Debbie (Rocky) Crow of Davenport and Denise (Dan) Hedberg of Elkhorn, Neb.; four grandchildren, Matt (Leanna) Wilford, Kelli (Matt) Sanders, Megan (Nate) Cain and Molly (Pete) Johnson; 14 great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Kinnick and Brantley Wilford, Brody, Brinley and Brooklyn Sanders, Eli, Emma, and Toby Cain, Jacoby, Russell and Barrett Johnson, and Haley and Aliyah Petz; and two nephews, Randy (Becky) Goettsch and Scot (Tessa) Goettsch.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Janet (Bob) Goettsch; and one niece, Susie McKee.
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