Dorothie J. Scipio

Dorothie J. Scipio, age 89 of Lafayette passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Lafayette where she was a resident. Born in Rensselaer, Indiana on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Georgia (Smith) Johnson. Dorothie was a former resident of Rensselaer and of White County. She graduated from Rensselaer High School with the Class of 1943. Her marriage was at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Rensselaer on September 23, 1945 to Frank Scipio. Frank preceded her in death on March 19, 1993. She was a self-employed artist, creating crafts, paintings, quilts and wicker basketry. Dorothie was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Rensselaer. Dorothie was a charter member of the Jasper County Art League and a member of the D.A.V. Auxiliary, Prairie Arts Council, Ladies Literary Club, and Sigma Phi Gamma sorority where she was past president, and a past member of the Jasper County Hospital Auxiliary. Dorothie was a former member of the Jasper County 4-H Council and a former 15 year member of the Jasper County Fair Association where she was superintendent of the Fine Arts Department. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Scipio, a brother, William D. Johnson and a daughter, Sue Ann Scipio-Tredrow. Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen A. (Chuck) Cochran of Lafayette, two sisters, Janis Wiese of Reynolds, Indiana and Arlene “Pete” Walter of Rensselaer, five grandchildren, Melissa (Greg) Watkins, Todd (Monette) Cochran, Melinda (Alfonzo) Delgado, Alicia (William) Scott and Cody Scipio-Tredrow, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life and gathering for family and friends on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 11:00 A.M. CDT at the Trinity United Methodist Church of Rensselaer. Pastor John Hostetter presiding. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church in Rensselaer. The family would like to thank the residents, nurses and entire staff of Saint Anthony’s for their exceptional and loving care that was extended to Dorothie, her family and her friends during Dorothie’s entire stay in her final earthly home.

Dorothie J. Scipio

July 21, 1925 - October 13, 2014