Dorothy T. O'Rourke

December 23, 1929 - February 14, 2022

Dorothy T. O'Rourke, age 92 of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital. She was born on December 23, 1929 in Harbor Beach, to the late Robert and Clara (Schrott) Gerow. Dorothy was a high school graduate of OLLH Catholic School. She and Raymond O'Rourke were united in marriage on July 15, 1950. Together they owned and operated the Shamrock Restaurant. Raymond preceded her in death on January 30, 2002. Dorothy was a kind and loving person. She thoroughly enjoyed playing bingo and baking cookies -- especially for Christmas. She also enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens, and enjoyed reading and working puzzles. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Dorothy is survived by her children: Kathy (Phil) Parker of McKinney, Texas, Tom (Julie) O'Rourke of Shelby, Michigan, Lori DeFrain of Flint, and Kelly (Steve) Smith of Flint, 7 grandchildren: Kaitlin, Ryan, Brandon, Megan, Nate, Elisha, Kailey, a great grandchild Vivian, and sister, Patricia Arntz. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters: Marie McClure, Betty Brady, Peggy Goniwicha, and brothers-in-law: Kenneth Arntz, Ron McClure, John Brady, and Leo Goniwicha Funeral Services for Dorothy will be Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 11 am, at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, with Fr. George Amos officiating. Burial will follow in OLLH Church Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday at the funeral home from 5-8pm. Visitation on Saturday will begin at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memorials may be given to the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Center, 210 S. First Street, Harbor Beach, Michigan, 48441. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com