Dorothy Koenig

Visitation and PrayersSunday, January 18, 2008After 3:00 PMPrayer Service 7:00 PMOhde Twit Funeral Home, Carroll, Iowa

Mass of Christian BurialMonday, January 19, 2008, 11:00 AMVisitation One Hour Prior to Mass at ChurchHoly Spirit Church, Carroll, Iowa

CelebrantReverend Timothy A. Johnson

LectorJoe Cavanaugh

Gift BearersKaren Siegler     Vicki Koenig     Jaynee CavanaughMusicMorning Has Broken?      On Eagles Wings? How Great Thou Art?     Prayer of St. Francis?Holy Spirit ChoirBarb McDermott, OrganistCasket BearersMark Siegler     Matthew Siegler     Christopher CavanaughJonathan Cavanaugh     Michael Cavanaugh     Jeff Cavanaugh

IntermentMount Olivet CemeteryCarroll, Iowa

     Dorothy Ann Koenig, daughter of John and Margaret (Schmitz) Schenkelberg was born on September 19, 1916 in Halbur, Iowa. She attended Halbur Grade School and St. Angela Academy in Carroll. After graduating Dorothy began working for Schenkelberg's Store, her father's general store in Halbur.

     On November 15, 1938 she was united in marriage with Vincent Koenig at St. Augustine Church in Halbur. The couple made their home in Carroll.   With Jim Hoelcher, Dorothy and Vince owned and operated Main Ice Cream, a favorite downtown eating place, from the early 50's to 1971.  In addition to caring for their three daughters, Dorothy was an active member of the Carroll community. She served as director of the St. Anthony Hospital Auxiliary, president of the Holy Spirit Ladies Guild and as a volunteer for the Friends of the Library.  Dorothy enjoyed playing bridge in the Bridgettes Bridge Club, getting involved in democratic politics, and in her younger years enjoyed playing golf and tennis.

     In August 2008, Dorothy and Vincent moved to Omaha, Nebraska for health reasons and to be closer to family. On January 15, 2009, she died at Brookstone Village Nursing Home at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 27 days.     Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Carl Schenkelberg, Richard Schenkelberg and John Schenkelberg; sisters Lois Schenkelberg in infancy and Bonnie Westendorf; and beloved family friend Marge Perry.     She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Vincent Koenig of Omaha, NE;   daughters Karen and husband Richard Siegler of Davis, CA; Vicki Koenig and husband Ken Monk of Oakland, CA and Jaynee and husband Joe Cavanaugh of Omaha, NE; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Kathryn Schenkelberg of Omaha; Margaret Burke of Des Moines; Lucille Koenig of Cedar Rapids and Mary Jane Goeche of Omaha, NE; nieces, nephews,  and other relatives and friends.

Memorials can be made to Holy Spirit Church or the American Heart Association