Dorothy Daggett

Stoughton - Dorothy Marie Daggett, age 91, passed away on Nov. 27, 2014 at Stoughton Hospital. She was born on February 23, 1923 in Vermont, WI, the daughter of John and Julia (Handel) Kraak. She married Edward Daggett on July 12, 1947 in Madison at Holy Redeemer. Edward preceded Dorothy on March 31, 2006.

Dorothy was a Stoughton resident since 1956 and a longtime member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. She was recently honored for her role in starting and managing the hot lunch program at St. Ann's. Dorothy spent a lot of her time as a volunteer at the Stoughton Hospital, Nazareth House, and St. Ann's Church and School. Mom was a great cook, avid reader, and enjoyed watching the Packers and Badgers.

Dorothy is survived by her 4 daughters, Rosemary (Brian) Saugstad of Monroe, Rita (John) Reiser) of Stoughton, Libby (Bill) Kirby of Stoughton, and Kathy (Curt) Viets of Madison; 10 grandchildren, Peggy (T.J.) McKenzie, Michael (Teresa) Saugstad, Bradley (Nikki) Saugstad, Tim (Kari) Reiser, Kevin (Kristan) Reiser, Sean (Heather) Kirby, Curtis Kirby, Melissa Kirby, Taylor Viets, and Olivia Viets; she is also survived by 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters, and two brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 5, 2014 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton with Father Randy Budnar and Monsignor Gerard Healy presiding. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect, Stoughton from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and additional visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Ann's Cemetery. Following the burial, a luncheon will be served in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials may be made out to St. Ann's Parish.