Dorothy Gajdosik

Dorothy Gajdosik, our precious mother, age 92, of West, passed away late Wednesday morning, February 16, 2022 at Providence Hospital in Waco. Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2022 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. The family will receive visitors from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel. Dorothy was born October 11, 1929 in West, the daughter of Frank and Janie (Foitek) Steinocher. She attended schools in Tours and West. On August 19, 1947 she was united in marriage to Rudolph Gajdosik in West. After 51 years of marriage, Rudolph preceded her in death on August 27, 1998. Dorothy was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She was also a member of the KJZT Society #11 and SPJST Lodge #54, both in West. She worked for Lorch Manufacturing for many years. Dorothy enjoyed playing bingo, quilting, working on puzzles, and gardening. She especially loved spending time with her family. Dorothy is also preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Raymond, Edward, and Frank Steinocher. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Alvin Sembera of West and Evelyn and Richard Wedeking of Robinson; grandchildren and their spouses, Kyle Sembera, Kristie and Greg Athens, Paula Sembera, Patricia and Linn Taylor, Jason and Jennifer Sembera, Shelly and Cruz Trevino, and Sarah and Josh Goodrum; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Betty Steinocher; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Waco Humane Society or West Meals on Wheels.