CLARA J. DOBSON

Clara June Dobson, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021, at the Rock Haven Nursing Home in Janesville.

Clara was born Dec. 30, 1927, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Perl and Leah (Smith) Bullock.

Clara graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1945 and later married Glen “Ike” Dobson in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1977.

Clara was a member of the Orfordville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and was an avid bird watcher.  She loved to play cards with all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and putting puzzles together and playing Scrabble with her family. She also enjoyed taking care of her dog, Jasper, the little dog that could do no wrong.

Clara is survived by her two children, Michael (Mary) Dobson and Susan (Randy) Kraft; two daughters-in-law, Blanche and Vicki Dobson; seven grandchildren, Tonya Dobson, Jay (Karen) Dobson, Nikki Dobson, Wendy (Curt) Goodwick, Casey Lloyd, Samantha (Phil) Kessler and Cheyenne Kraft; 11 great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Emily, Bryson, Callum, Cameron, Mila, Layla, Steven, Nolan, Hanna and Palmer; a brother, Ebem Bullock; a sister, Ruth Lemley; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glen, in 1977; two sons, Steven and Robert Dobson; one brother; and two sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family in her memory.

A visitation and funeral service were held Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead. Burial is at the Orfordville Methodist Cemetery.

For more information, go online to dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com or call 608-897-2484