Dorothea Franzen

Dr. Dorothea S. Franzen, 96, died Dec. 31, 2008, at Kidron Bethel in North Newton.

Born March 17, 1912, at Emporia, she was the daughter of Jacob H. and Katharine (Quiring) Franzen.

She was a college professor.

Survivors include a sister, Ruth Franzen of North Newton.

Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, with pastors Heidi Regier Kreider and Ruth R. Harder officiating.

Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday at Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

A memorial fund has been established with Bethel College.