Dorothy Jean (Rodemich) Ballard

Dorothy Jean Ballard, age 97, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Indiana where she had been a resident for 8 years.

Dorothy was born in 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Otto and Geraldine Rodemich.  They preceded her in death, as did her brother Jack and husbands Richard Osborn and Richard Ballard.

For many years she was an occupational therapist at Toledo State Hospital before she retired in 1978 to travel.  Her family loved her very much, and her great sense of humor was especially endearing.

Dorothy will be greatly missed by her sons, Garry (Lyn) Osborn of Angola and Rick (Shirley) Osborn of North Carolina.  Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kate Osborn (Paul Harrison), Molly Floyd, Garry Harner, Ben (Michelle) Osborn, and grandson-in-law Nathan Floyd.  Surviving great-grandchildren are LeLe Harrison, Jack and Lydia Floyd, Nick Harner, and Colin Osborn.  Her surviving stepdaughters are, Debby Hagan, Sandy Hollbrook, Sally Parthemer, and Becky Schneider.

Per Dorothy’s wishes, her body has been donated to science for Alzheimer’s research.

Memorials are to the donor’s choice.  There is no calling at this time; a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for family and friends.