Clare Ann Dodge, age 72, passed away peacefully at Birch Hill Nursing Home on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Clare was born in Two Rivers, WI on March 20, 1946, daughter of the late Clarence and Adaline (Peters) Dominitz. Clare was a machinist at Hamilton's Factory Incorporated for 14 years. In her spare time, she loved trips to the casino, going out to eat and having her bottles of Coca-Cola. She enjoyed watching T.V., especially Golden Girls, The Young and The Restless, Sopranos, Pitbull's and Parolees and the Lifetime Channel. Clair enjoyed listening to a variety of music, cookouts, the Green Bay Packers, her turquoise jewelry as well as spending time with her family.
Clare is survived by: her fiancé, Alvin 'Buddy' Rockman; her son, Brian Wayne (Linda) Bateman; grandchildren, Yolanda Bateman, Claire E. Annimitta, Melissa R. (Jesus Rosales) Skenandore, Brittany M. Bateman and Matthew L. Bateman; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her daughter, Mary Sue Bateman and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Blake Blakesley. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 am until the time of the service.
The family wishes to thank Birch Hill Nursing Home and Swedberg Funeral Home.