Dorothy F. Chouinard, age 100 of Anoka, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 18, 1918, to the late Stephen and Sophia Osinski.  As a young woman she worked for 18 years at United Tires in Detroit.  She was joined in marriage to Clarence Joseph Chouinard on October 18, 1952 in Saint Hyacinth Church.  Following their marriage, the couple remained several years in Detroit before moving to Elk River and then in 1956 to Anoka.  Dorothy adapted to small town life by befriending everyone who came into contact with her.  Her love of children led her in her later years to babysitting for many families in the Anoka area.  She enjoyed sewing, was immensely proud of her Polish heritage, and deeply loved her Catholic faith.

Dorothy is reunited in Heaven with her adored parents; her husband, Clarence; and siblings, Leo, Irene, Theresa, Mamie, and Rita.  Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Judy Marie of Anoka; brother, Stephen (Betty) Osinski of Detroit.  She also leaves behind her beloved "daughters" in spirit, Sharon Jessen, MaryJo Van Thomme; "son", Lyle Van Thomme; "grandchildren", Katie (Mike) Maas, Eric (Carie) Van Thomme, Jack (Megan) Van Thomme, and Joseph (Hannah) Van Thomme.  Also mourning her loss are Samantha and Josh Ahlquist and their children, Jay, Josiah, Justus, and Samara; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends.

A special Thank You to Donna, Gary, Oksana, and Mimi at the Homestead of Anoka for the love and care they gave to Dorothy during her stay.

"Come my good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of the Lord"  Matthew 25:21

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka.  Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)  Interment Calvary Cemetery, Anoka.

Memorials preferred to St. Stephen's Church or to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 330 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, MN  55102

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220