Dorothy Guinn

Dorothy Jean Guinn was born July 1, 1932, at her parent's home in Emmetsburg, IA, the daughter of William and Agnes (Cook) Weir. She was delivered by Rosie Guinn, wrapped in a blanket, and placed in the oven because of the cold. Dorothy was united in marriage to Richard Guinn on October 6, 1951, in Emmetsburg. She was a devoted mother and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Dorothy was proud of her kids and their accomplishments and could always be found participating in their activities. She enjoyed bingo, going to Jackpot Junction, and traveling. Dorothy will forever be remembered as being assertive and letting others know her point of view. Dorothy Jean Guinn died Friday, March 28, 2008, at Immanuel-St. Joseph's Hospital in Mankato at the age 75 years. She is survived by children- Rosanna (Gerald) Nye of Darfur, Richard, Jr. (Adela) Guinn of Springfield, Mark (Michelle) Guinn of Ravine, OH, Rebecca (James) Baerg of Bingham Lake, Roberta (Gary) Anderson of Jackson, Melinda Johnson of Butterfield, Randy (Jessica) Guinn of Victorville, CA, Martha (Darryl) Oeltjenbruns of Butterfield, Angela Allen of Emmetsburg, and Clara (Martin Ring) Guinn of Comfrey; 37 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; siblings- Irene (Leroy) Crook of Emmetsburg, Edina Guinn of Graettinger, IA, Bridgee (Don) Menke of Ankeny, IA, Tom Weir of Norfolk, VA, and Gertie Lammers of Emmetsburg; and sisters-in-law- Linda Weir of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Velma Weir of Emmetsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband- Richard in 2003; daughter- Martha Oeltjenbruns in 2004; son-in-law- Terry Allen in 2003; a son in infancy; and siblings- Mary Weir, William Weir, Jack Weir, Bob Weir, Jose Ackridge, and Patty Carroll.