Dolores M. Drake, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at The Legacy at St. Joseph\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Born on December 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Fassbender) Jass.\u00a0 Dolores was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.<\/p>\n
She was a member of St. Anne\u2019s Catholic Church.<\/p>\n
On February 8, 1946 in Laona, WI, Dolores was united in marriage to Rodney Drake.\u00a0 He preceded her in death on June 19, 2002.<\/p>\n
She was employed with American Motors Corporation until her retirement in 1981.<\/p>\n
Dolores enjoyed going out for breakfast or lunch with family and friends.<\/p>\n
Dolores will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, a caring grandmother and great grandmother, a supportive sister and aunt, a dear friend and kind neighbor.\u00a0 She is survived by her son, David A. (Darlene) Drake; her grandchildren, Shawn D. Drake and Brandon J. (Tricia) Drake; her great-grandchildren, Kennedy A. Drake and Addison G. Drake; her sister, Barbara (Joe) Schauer; her sister-in-law, Delores Jass; many nieces, nephews and cousins.\u00a0 Dolores is further survived by her long-time special friend, Ray Peterson.<\/p>\n
In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband Rodney; her brother, Wayne Jass and her great grandsons, Brayden and Colton Drake.<\/p>\n
Funeral services honoring Dolores\u2019s life will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.<\/p>\n
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne\u2019s Catholic Church, 9091 Prairie Ridge Blvd.\u00a0 Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for Mass.<\/p>\n
Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum.<\/p>\n
A visitation for Dolores will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.<\/p>\n