Dorothy May (Neese) Vanalstine

Dorothy May (Neese) VanAlstine, 79, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Beverly Health & Rehab in Fredonia. She was born April 27, 1927 in Walsh, Colorado, the daughter of Virgil Franklin and Golden Christabelle (Reed) Hughes. She was a CNA at Golden Keys Nursing Home in Neodesha for several years. She was married to Gilbert Neese. He preceded her in death. Later, she married George VanAlstine. He also preceded her in death. Her Survivors include: One Daughter: Shirley (Barbara) Morris of Humboldt, KS Three Sons: Billy Neese of DeRidder, LA Marvin Neese of Delhi, CA Joe Neese of Ashland, MS One Sister: Ruth Koehn of Delhi, CA 34 Grandchildren; 41 Great Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, George, Howard, John and Donald; two sisters, Helen and Erma; and one son, Dale Neese Sr. Graveside services will be held at 2:00P.M. on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at the Fredonia City Cemetery with James Shultz officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, 2:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. A memorial has been established in her name with the American Diabetes Association and may be sent to the funeral home.