Sundell, MI–– Dorothy Jean Beilke, 54, of N5263 Stuer Road, Sundell, entered eternal life Wednesday morning, December 20, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Dorothy was born on October 1, 1952, a daughter of Leo and Jeanette (Stuer) Virta and was a 1970 graduate of Eben High School. She was a dedicated employee of Wal-Mart for the last fourteen years. Dorothy was a huge animal activist, volunteering with the Alger County Animal Shelter by delivering bags of broken or damaged food from Wal-Mart to the shelter. She held a special place in her heart for wayward animals that no one else would take time for. Her greatest passion in life was her grandchildren. Everything she did revolved around them, never missing a game, a play, concert, or any other activity. Dorothy was greatly loved and will always hold a place in our hearts. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Henderson (Howard West), and Rebecca Edwards (Jack Charlebois), both of Chatham; her uncle, Lee Stuer, of Rumely; two brothers, Joe Virta, of Washington, and Dan (Beth) Virta, of Rumely; sister, Karen (Paul) Waldschmidt, of Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Krysta, Dylan, Cole, and Ryan; special friends, Kristi Charlebois, Maranda Charlebois, Katie Wares, Rita Niemi, and Barry & Mary Campbell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday December 23, 2006 in the Fassbender Funeral Home with a relative of the family leading prayers. Visitation will be from 12 noon on Saturday until time of services in the funeral home. Burial will be made in Holy Cross Cemetery.