Dorothy Ann Grinewitzki

Dorothy Ann Grinewitzki, 88, of St. Joseph, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Woodland Terrace Senior Living Communities in Bridgman. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 1:00 PM at First Assembly of God Blue Roof Church, 3084 Niles Road, St. Joseph, with Pastor Hans Frank officiating.  Friends may visit with the family from 11 AM until the time of service at the church.  Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery in Benton Harbor.  Memorial donations may be made to John 3:16 Children’s Home in Brazil.  Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Dorothy was born May 30, 1928 in Benton Harbor to Henry and Tillie (Geik) Kraklau.  On November 23, 1946, Dorothy married Karl Grinewitzki in Benton Harbor.  Dorothy’s love of antique dolls began when her father handmade a dollhouse for the miniature furniture she was collecting.  Her passion for antique dolls and collectables grew into a life-long hobby. Dorothy became an antique doll dealer and collector, sewed doll clothes from antique clothing, and was a member of the Blossom Antique Doll Club. Dorothy also loved gardening in the spring months, spending time with her grandchildren, and being active with her church. Dorothy was a strong and loving daughter, sister, mother, grandma and friend. The Grinewitzki Family would like to thank the Woodland Terrace Senior Living Community for taking such great care of Dorothy. Dorothy is survived by her children, Joyce Vogt of Ludington, MI and Karla (Joe) Giannola of Benton Harbor; grandchildren, Lindsay, Michelle, Tracey, and Matthew Giannola, Andrew and Jimi (Katie) Russell; and great-grandchild, Scarlett Russell. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Karl; daughter, Sandra Russell; son-in-law, John Russell; son-in-law, Stephen Vogt; and brother, Henry Kraklau.