Dorothy (Kauff) Hart was born in Huntington, IN on May 2, 1931, and passed away March 8, 2025, in Portage, IN. She was married to Gene E. Hart, also from Huntington, on October 25, 1952. They had four children, Laura (Neal) Baird (Zionsville, IN), Ted (Debra) Hart (Lake Station, IN), Tony Hart (Portage, IN) and Linda Hart (Porter, IN).  She had 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Gene, sisters Helen Cavenaugh and Marilyn Griffith and grandchild, Schaun Baird.

Dorothy was the best mom, mother-in-law, grand mom, sister and aunt anyone could ever hope for. She was great fun and enjoyed playing games, especially bridge, euchre, scrabble (with BFF Karen), and cards. She liked reading, crosswords, fishing and watching sports. Dorothy loved to garden.

When all her children were in school full time, she began her career in the mortgage industry. She retired as Vice President of Lake Mortgage Company and resided in Cloverdale, Indiana.