Dorothy M. Stonerock

STONEROCK, Dorothy M.
OF Kalamazoo Dorothy passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 6, 2010 at the Laurels of Galesburg. She was born January 23, 1916 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Oscar and Alta Munson Belden. On August 21, 1937, Dorothy was united in marriage to Earl Stonerock in Goshen, Indiana. She was employed by Comstock Public Schools for over 15 years until her retirement in 1974. Surviving are two children, Boyd Jean Stonerock of Lawton and Brenda Fred Getz of Kalamazoo; three grandchildren, Randy, Lisa, and Nathan Amy Stonerock; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Milford Florence Belden of Vicksburg and Edwin Belden of Fremont, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband of 67 years, Earl; her parents; and one brother, Milo Belden. A special thanks to Dr. Stephen Dallas and his staff for all their caring and kindness given to Dorothy and Earl over the years. Funeral services for Dorothy will be at 11:30 AM on Monday at Milwood United Methodist Church, 3919 Portage Street, with Rev. Martin Culver officiating. Private interment will be in Comstock Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM on Sunday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, Loaves and Fishes, or Milwood United Methodist Church. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Dorothy's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family.