Dorthea Fricke
Feb. 12, 1928 - Jan. 8, 2025
HURONTOWN — Dorthea M. Fricke, 96, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, and a former resident of Hurontown and the Bluff’s Senior Living Community in Houghton, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at The Winfield at Richmond Heights Assisted Living under the care of Hospice of Western Reserve, in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
She was born on Feb. 12, 1928, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Albert and Elva (Cornish) Tetzlaff. Dorothea was raised in Houghton and was a graduate of the Houghton High School with the class of 1945.
Following High School, Dorothea had worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell.
On Jan. 6, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert Fricke. The couple moved to various parts of the country during Robert’s working career but returned to make their home in Hurontown. On Jan. 23, 2022, Robert preceded Dorothea in death.
Mrs. Fricke was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Houghton and a member of the Eastern Star for 70 years. She enjoyed needlework and craft projects and working crossword puzzles.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert; her parents; and her brother, James Albert Tetzlaff.
Surviving are: her children, James Fricke of Houghton, Elva Brodnick of Cleveland, Mary Bronson of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; her grandson, Lewis Bronson IV; and her nephew, William Raduchel.
A service for Dorothea will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2025, at Grace United Methodist Church of Houghton, with Rev. Eric Falker to officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton.
Friends may call on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel where the Eastern Star will hold a memorial service at 3 p.m.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, Dorothea’s family please give memorial contributions to the Oak House, 19631 Sampson St., Hancock, MI 49930.
To view Dorothea’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.