Dorothy J. Dropinski
March 18, 1938 – August 7, 2025
Dorothy J. Dropinski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dropinski; son-in-law, Dennis Hilder; and brother, Richard Kurtz.
Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her sister, Shirley Pankowski; her children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren: J.D. & Donna Dropinski (Jim, Abby, Emmaline, Elsie, Evelyn, Nick, Jackie, Gavin, David, Rachael), Bob Dropinski, Mary & Rudy Padilla (Austin, Zach, Susan, Nate, Lexi, Ahron), Chris Hilder (D’nae, Nicole, Jacob), Bill & Amanda Dropinski (Josephine, Brecken, Dominic), Patty & Jeff Godek (Jack, Joe, Jessica).
Dorothy’s life was marked by a deep passion for her faith in Jesus Christ, her love for her family, and her joy in spending time at the family cabin and exploring garage sales. She was devoted to St. Thomas More Parish, where her commitment shone through for many years, and where all her children attended the school.
Dorothy’s warmth, devotion, and spirited love for life will be dearly missed and forever cherished by those who knew her.
VISITATION: begins Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at 4:00pm with a WAKE SERVICE at 6:00pm, all at the West Center Chapel.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, August 18, 2025, 10:00am, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4804 Grover St., Omaha, 68106.
Interment, Calvary Cemetery.
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Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com
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There are so many wonderful memories. The perfect Thanksgiving dinners for 50 years, Christmas was always so special (you making auger cookies the night we decorated the tree). Platte River State Park, the cabin, all the sporting events you attended for years. Thank you for being my Mom, my nurse when needed and often my confidant. I’ll miss you. Rest in peace.
I growing up you were always my second mother. Lord knows , I was at your house probably more than my own. You will be missed by many for numerous reasons, but be welcomed by more waiting to be reunited with you. May heaven be everything you were missing here on earth. Please embrace my mother for me. I know you finally got your wish to be in Heaven, but it doesn’t mean the ones left behind are are hurting.. Rest in Heaven.
Lana
Our sincere sympathy from TX
Sorry sorry for your loss. Sending love and peace to all of your family.
Sorry for your loss. She’s in god’s hands.
She will be truly missed.
Prayers for the family
Dot and I met Mrs. Dropinski through one of her sons, Bob. In the 7 or so short years that we knew her, we enjoyed our telephone conversations, sending cards through the mail, and the afternoon we spent talking to her on her enclosed patio with one of her daughters, Chris, and a friend.
We learned early on she loved to talk. We mean that in a Loving way. It was so easy to talk to her and with every conversation, we grew to love her more and more.
We heard so many stories of her family, and her beloved late husband Jim. From each story you could tell how much she loved everyone in her family.
Dot and I believe she was a God Send to us, and we learned to Respect, Admire and Love Mrs. Dropinski.
GOD BLESS YOU!!
So sorry for your loss. God bless you all!
Thank you. Hope all is well.
JD, Bob, Bill, Chris Mary Patty, My condolences for your loss. Your mom is truly a remarkable woman, her memory will live on forever. Sending love to you all!
What an honor it was to meet such a beautiful and kind soul. I cherish all the stories that your beautiful sister has told me. May you rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord. Sending lots of love and prayer to all of Dorothy‘s family.
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