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Dorothy Mae Baumgartner

Dorothy Mae Baumgartner, (nee; LaRoe) passed away at BJC West on Thursday, October 16,2025 at the age of 70. She was born in St. Louis, MO on July 23, 1955. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Nina LaRoe; her children, Angela Horneker, Ernest Baumgartner and Larry Baumgartner; and her brother, Tom LaRoe.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband, James of 46 years, her sibling; Daniel (Karen) Baumgartner, Joseph (Patricia) Baumgartner, Robert (Karen) Baumgartner, Pauline (Robert) Cotman, Richard LaRoe, Billie Sue LaRoe, David LaRoe, Lea LaRoe and Martha (Richard) Hooten, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, work associates and friends.

Dorothy enjoyed her time in dental care as a dental hygienist. She loved to travel and bargain shopping was her passion. Dorothy loved her convertible. Dorothy’s family was always her first love. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Services are private.

Please make memorial donations in Dorothy’s honor to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.

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