Dorothy Lucille Hunolt, 87, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Baring, Missouri.

    She was born on March 24, 1927, in Atlanta, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Helen G. (Bull) Sanders.

    Dorothy attended school in La Plata, Missouri and later Rose Hill, Iowa. Her family moved to Rockford, Illinois during WWII and she worked a few years as a telephone operator.

    On September 9, 1946, in Edina, Missouri, Dorothy married John Joseph Hunolt (deceased 1995) and to this union nine children were born. They raised their children in Oskaloosa, Iowa where they spent the next fifty years.

    On January 24, 2003, in Sun City West, Arizona, Dorothy married Donald Joseph  Hunolt and they made their home in Arizona.

    Dorothy was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina, Missouri and attended the Our Lady of Lordes Catholic Church in Sun City West, Arizona. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and was very involved in geneology and visiting with family about their history.

    She is survived by her husband, Don Hunolt of Sun City West, AZ; nine children, Ruth and Steve Baker of Birmingham, IA, Sue Mattix of Omaha, NE, Mick Hunolt of Oskaloosa, IA, Tim and Gayla Smith Hunolt of What Cheer, IA, Deb and Randy Hunt of Fairfield, IA, Larry Hunolt of Oskaloosa, IA, Tom Hunolt of Fairfield, IA, Mary and Max Hunt of Grinnell, IA, Kate Wolver and Vince Haydon of Lynnville, IA, step-sons  Kirby Hunolt of Alexandra, VA and Kerry Hunolt of Herman, MO, a sister, Elsie and Bob Keep of Sun City, AZ, a sister-in-law, Norma Burditt of Edina, MO; eighteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

    Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Helen Sanders; husband, John Hunolt on December 8, 1995; and a grandson, Joshua Hunt.

    A Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 noon, Sunday, May 25, 2014, at the St. Mary's Parish Center,  301 High Ave East,  Oskaloosa, Iowa. The family invites everyone to join them in food and fellowship.

    A private burial will be held at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

    An expression of sympathy in memory of Dorothy Hunolt may be left to  "Serve Outdoors" (A organization that provides outdoor opportunities for people with disabilities. such as fishing and hunting. for more info  go to  www.serveoutdoors.org). A memorial may be left with the family on Sunday or mailed to Matt Johnson, 2545 Cresswood Ave, Libertyville, IA 52567. Doss Funeral Home of Edina, Missouri are assisting with arrangements.