Dolores Eugenia (Williams) Winders, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday Sept 15, 2024 in Apache Junction, Arizona where she had spent her retirement years.

Dolores was born in Dubuque, Iowa on July 14, 1927. She was the youngest of seven children born to Bernard H. and Agnes C. (Fernette) Williams.

Dolores was known throughout her life for her vocal talents, singing in multiple choirs and performing as a soloist at many of the marriages of family and friends. Dolores was always eager to volunteer at her church and the children’s school and activities. Some of her favorite moments were organizing very successful Chili suppers to raise funds for the school athletics. She was very proud of her children’s accomplishments and supported them in any way she could.  Dolores loved a large family picnic and welcomed all that could attend. She was also an outstanding Stanley Home Products Distributor in the Tri-state area, making friends and building lifelong relationships.

Dolores married Harold Winders on October 7th, 1950, in Dubuque, and they raised 5 children.

Dolores is survived by her 5 children, Nancy Engler, Dennis (Cynthia) Winders, Jean Winders, Michael (Mary) Winders and Karen Winders, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, along with countless nieces and nephews that loved her. And her constant companion Barkley.

Dolores was proceeded in death by her parents, her siblings and their spouses – Louis (Louise), Lucille (John) Rokusek, Bernice (Fidelis) Blocklinger, John (Ethel) Williams, Charles (Irene) Williams, and Marie (Stanley) Rokusek, and her son-in-law, Thomas Engler.

A Mass of the Rite of Christian Burial will be held at St. Georges Catholic Church in Apache Junction, followed by a private burial of her in Polk County, IA.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Dubuque on a later date.

The family request that memorials may be given to:

Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI  53824-9701, or by visiting their website  https://www.sinsinawa.org/donate