Dorie Hutsell

Eldora “Dorie” Viola Hutsell, 91, of Syracuse, formerly of Cromwell, passed away Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at home. She was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn (Keister) Michael, in Wolf Lake. On July 25, 1953, she married Alan Hutsell in Albion. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1996.

Dorie is survived by three children, John (Vickie) Hutsell, of Nappanee, Joe (Janet) Hutsell, of Ligonier, and Janie Leach, of Syracuse; seven grandchildren, Amber (Mike) Wallace, of South Bend, John (Becky) Hutsell, of Nappanee, Jackie (Ben) Carowan, of Goshen, Jake (Victoria) Hutsell, of Goshen, Jenna Hutsell, of Ligonier, Jessica (Michael) Barger, of Syracuse, and Joe (Kate) Leach, of Leesburg; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Smith, of Syracuse; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Dorie was preceded in death by her parents; and six siblings.

Dorie graduated from Wolf Lake High School and later opened the Donut Shoppe in Cromwell in 1965. She eventually retired from Silgan Plastics after more than 30 years of dedication. Dorie loved to take extended shopping trips to the store, make special treats and meals for her family, keep up with all her grandchildren’s activities and cheer on the Boilermakers. She was an incredible cook and a hard worker, but of all the roles she filled throughout her life, she was the world’s best mom.

A celebration of Dorie’s life will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Stone’s Hill Community Church, 151 W. Stones Hill Road, Ligonier. Pastor Joey Nelson will officiate. Family and friends will be received from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service.

Dorie will be laid to rest with her husband, Alan Hutsell, at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Noble County Community Foundation for the Alan Hutsell Scholarship Fund, 103 W. 3rd St., Ligonier, IN 46767.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at yeagerfuneralhome.com.