Dolores F. Spittler, 87, of
Black Lake Rd., Mercer, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, in her home. The former Dolores Urman was born Aug. 6,
1925, in Chicago, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Coleman) Urman, and
attended Queen of Angels Catholic School in Chicago and St. Patrick's Academy
in Momence, Ill. She retired as a bookkeeper from the Chicago Public School
system. On May 25, 1946, she was united in marriage to
Charles J. "C.J" Spittler at Queen of Angels Church in Chicago. He preceded her
in death on July 11, 2012. Dolores was a member of St. Isaac Jogues
Catholic Church in Mercer, the Mercer Historical Society, and the Lake of the
Falls Lake Association. Her hobbies included stain glass, refinishing furniture,
crocheting and creating a village at the Historical Society. Surviving are a son, Chuck (Pat), Chicago; and
two grandchildren, Jeremy and Julie Spittler of Chicago. Besides her parents and husband, she was
predeceased by a son, Jerry, and brother, Frank Urman. Per Dolores' wishes, cremation has taken
place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m., at St. Isaac
Jogues Catholic Church in Mercer, with the Rev. Lourdu Mandapati, celebrant. Rite of Committal and interment will be in the
Mercer Cemetery. Luncheon will follow at the Pine Tree Hideaway
on Popko Circle. Arrangements have been entrusted to
McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood, Mich., where
condolences may be expressed online at
mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com. Thank you to all my friends and neighbors for
the wonderful care and time spent with me. You all made my days pleasant and
filled in the long hours.