Dorothy Skavlen

Stoughton- Dorothy M. "Dot" Skavlen, age 69, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at University Hospital. She was born in Milwaukee on April 21, 1944, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Kuether. Dot graduated from Stoughton High School. She was a line worker for IKI Manufacturing before working at B&G Foods for over 25 years. Dot enjoyed working in tobacco during harvest time. On August 31, 1996 she married James Skavlen. Dot is survived by her husband of 17 years, Jim; Jim's children, Frank (Carrie) Abela, Teresa (Don) Rix and Leanna (Jeff) Fenneberg; grandchildren, Jesse, James and Elisabeth Abela, Aiden and Grifin Rix and Addison and Kellen Fenneberg; beloved canine companion, Mitzy; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her first husband, Leland "Bud" Rinden. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Burial will follow in Wheeler Prairie Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, at the Stoughton American Legion. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Dorothy's name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL, 60707. A special thank you to Stoughton EMS, and to Stoughton Hospital ER and staff.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244