DINGEL, Winifred ‘Cleo’ – of Goodrich, age 89, passed away February 14, 2011 at Genesys Health Park. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison; Rev. Robert D. Wright officiating. The family will receive visitors from 2 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Winifred Cleo Dingel was born in Flint, MI on September 6, 1921, daughter of the late William Cleatis Jerden and Matilda Cora Jerden. She grew up in Mt. Morris, Michigan and graduated from Mt. Morris High School. After high school, she was employed at AC Spark Plug Company until she retired in 1975 after 34 years as the comptrollers secretary. She was a member of IBG and TENORMOR. She was active in St. Celelia and the Flint Theatre Organ Club. Cleo and her husband, Harold, enjoyed skiing, golf, playing the organ and also sailed their boats at Holland and later at Port Sanilac, Michigan. On February 18, 2011 she would have been married to Harold Dingel for 50 years. She and Harold were long standing members of Court Street Methodist Church.