Dorthella Bratten

	Dorthella Bratten, 78, of DuQuoin, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, October 20, 2004 following an extended illness.
	Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 22, 2004 at the Maplewood Cemetery in Marion with Paul Miller officiating.  Blue Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of the arrangements.  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
	Mrs. Bratten was born on March 24, 1926, she was the adopted daughter of Carl and Ruth Burroughs.  She married Lloyd O. Bratten on August 4, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas, together they enjoyed 58 years of marriage.
	Survivors include her husband Lloyd Bratten of DuQuoin formerly of Marion; daughter and son-in-law, Carlene and Paul Miller of DuQuoin; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Marsha Bratten, Larry and Edy Bratten and Steve and Melody Bratten all of DuQuoin;  ten grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
	She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Stanley Hesler.
	Mrs. Bratten worked as an inspector for the Government.  
	She was a truly remarkable woman who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
	To view this obituary and sign the register book visit our website: bluefuneralhome.com.


