Dorothy Marie (Svehla-Rezny) Hessheimer, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday April 10, 2024 at the age of 97.  Dorothy was born on March 1, 1927 in Exeter, Nebraska to Joseph and Mary (Korensky) Svehla and grew up on a farm near Tobias, then later in years the family moved to Friend.

Dorothy loved the farm life and was the happiest when she was gardening, growing flowers, raising rabbits, chickens and gathering her eggs to sell.

Dorothy was well known for her cooking skills. Her specialties were duck, dumplings, sour kraut and of course her kolaches; anything from the Czech tradition and sharing it with anyone who may stop by.

It been hard on many of us to say goodbye, but the Good Lord knew it was time. She made such an impact on so many lives.  It is comforting knowing that even though she isn't physically here anymore she left us many beautiful memories to carry with us each and every day.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, son: Donald Rezny, husbands: Melvin Rezny and Bob Hessheimer, brother: Joe Svehla, sisters and spouses:  Helen and Don Hillgren, Josephine and Clarence Pankoke, Rosie and Don Robinson, brother-in-law:  Roger Miller and her toddler sister Mary Ann Svehla.

She is survived by her children: Ron Rezny Crete, Don and Ann Yost Lincoln.  Grandchildren: Brad and Casey Rezny, Shari Rezny, all of Crete. Great grandchildren:  Carter and Brooklynn Rezny of Crete, brother: Leonard Svehla of Crete, sister: Patricia (Svehla-Miller) and husband Don Anderson of Friend, daughter In-law: Joyce Rezny of Crete, sister-in-law: Phyllis Svehla of Friend and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Kramer Community Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.