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Dorothy Marie Bielefeld

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DOROTHY MARIE BIELEFELD died at home Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. She was born in Louisville, Ky. June 29, 1920, to Christian G. and Irene M. Schneider. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Col.(Ret.) Henry E. Bielefeld and daughters, June Hemphill and son-in-law Col.(Ret.) Fred Hemphill, Jan Zelnick and son-in-law Dr. Paul Zelnick, all of Little Rock. She was a devoted grandmother to David Hemphill of Jackson, Wyo., Capt. Marc Zelnick and wife Amanda of Clarksville, Tenn., Julie Zelnick of Washington, DC and Lauren Hemphill of Bear, Del. She was an active member of St. James UMC and LifeQuest of Arkansas. The family extends special gratitude to neighbors, friends, extended family, Angels of Arkansas and Hospice of Arkansas for their love and kindness. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at 2 p.m. at St. James UMC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. James UMC, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212, LifeQuest of Arkansas, PO Box 25523, Little Rock, Ark. 72221 or a charity of choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Published September 16, 2012

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