Born Feb. 13, 1936, in Van Buren County, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Ketchum and Florence Ketchum Chaplin.

    Survivors include her loving husband, Bob Northup, who was at her side at the time of death; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces; and special friend, Betty Johnson.

     Dorothy was a member of Troy Methodist Church in troy, Iowa, Crystal Cathedral Eagles Club, Town and Country Garden Club, TAKAHIK Hiking Club and the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center.

     Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home.