Doddie (Dorothy Dodd) Bidinger Age 92, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in her home.

Doddie married R.J. and raised their family in the home they built, in her home town of Hampshire, Illinois. She had proud memories of being a 4H instructor, and laughed how she educated girls about the new vegetable…zucchini! Her early careers involved her work in a jewelry store, as well as being a “Tupperware lady”. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, as well as a member and also the organist at the Birchwood United Methodist Church. Her life was filled with endless hours of sewing and knitting for charity; as well as filling a number of churches with the sound of music through both choir directing and organ playing.

She is survived by her four children: John, Frank, Mary Quillen and Carol Golding (Brian); grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.J.; daughters-in-law, Jane and Jeanette; son-in-law, Robert; parents, Ray and Helen Maynard; siblings, Della Mae Leith and Ray Maynard Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 11AM Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Birchwood United Methodist Church in Birchwood, WI, Rev. Mark Bartlett officiating, with interment in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Birchwood United Methodist Church.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Last Update: Feb 17, 2023 6:43 am CST