Dorothea Clara “Dorothy” Hoefs
Dorothea Clara “Dorothy” Hoefs
Nov. 27, 1938 - Feb. 7, 2021
ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Dorothea Clara “Dorothy” Hoefs, 82, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (Feb. 7, 2021), at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Neb.
She was born Nov. 27, 1938, at Gosper County, Neb., to Cornelius and Clara (Ziebell) Wendland.
She married Garrett Hoefs at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe on July 6, 1958.
She worked at Cambridge Manor as a certified nurse’s aide.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Rosalie Blauvelt, Corinne Haas, DeMarris Carlson and Arliss Carter.
Survivors include her husband, Garrett (Gary) Hoefs of Arapahoe; children, Monica (Doug) Contrevas of Holdrege and Alan Hoefs of Arapahoe; one grandchild and other family members.
There is no visitation. A private family service will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe with Rev. James Moshier officiating. Burial is at the Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe.
Memorials can be be sent to Gary Hoefs, 42862 Road 727, Arapahoe, NE 68922. Online condolences can be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com.
Wenburg Funeral Home of Arapahoe is in charge of the arrangements.