Dorothy M. Bartell, age 71 of Rogers Heights, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her daughters home. She was born April 18, 1948 in Munising, the daughter of Emil and Virginia (Miller) McCollum. Dorothy graduated from Mather High School in Munising. She married the love of her life Ray Bartell on October 29, 1966 in Au Train and together they raised their family in Brighton. Dorothy retired from General Filters in Novi. She and Ray moved to Rogers Heights in 2000 where they enjoyed living on the river. Dorothys passion was quilting and sewing. She enjoyed arts and crafts including, painting, making candles and ceramics. Dorothy and Ray traveled the country, taking trips in their fifth wheel or going to Disney with their children and grandchildren. She had a sweet and forgiving personality, she was a talented cook and a welcoming hostess. Dorothy was a member of the DAR Mecosta Chapter in Big Rapids and a Mecosta Township Election Inspector on the Election Committee. Dorothy was the best grandmother and her grandchildren were everything to her. She is going to be missed by all whose lives she impacted. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ray Bartell of Rogers Heights; two children, Christine (Mike) Sawle of Howell and Dave (Linda) Bartell of Big Rapids; four grandchildren, Matthew Sawle, Jacob, Zachary, and Quinton Bartell; four siblings, Larry (Betsy) McCollum of Holland, Kathy Desrmo of Holland, Sue Tongusi of Munising, and Jeannie McCollum of Texas; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Emil Jr. and Bob McCollum. Funeral services will take place 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Ron Witbeck officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothys name to WISE (Womens Information Services Inc. Big Rapids), PO Box 1249, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Monday, November 11, 2019 2:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307 Visitation Monday, November 11, 2019 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307