Dorothy Ida Hinsky, 99, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 14, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida where she has been residing since early 2008. Born in Lowell, Indiana on April 1st, 1912, the seventh of eight children of Dorothea and David Bruckman, she always prided her herself on being an April Fool Baby being born after five brothers. She attended Lowell High School and married Ray Hinsky of Detroit, Michigan in 1938, where she lived until 1968. Never losing her love for Indiana, after Ray retired from Ford Motor Company after 42 years, they moved to Kentland where Dorothy resided until her move to Florida to be closer to her family. Always known for her keen card sense, Dorothy was a well known figure if a card game could be found. As an officer in the Fifty and Over Club for many years, she enjoyed many friends and was always happy to welcome them into her home. Dorothy was also known for her quick wit, friendly and outgoing personality and willingness to help others. Dorothy is survived by her only child, Judith Ann Brown (husband, Reed), three Grandchildren, Dawn, Scott and Craig and their spouses and four great grandchildren, all of whom reside in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The family has requested that donations be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kentland, Indiana in lieu of flowers and would like to thank all of her friends who have kept in touch with her during her stay in Florida. Visitation will be held at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 5:00-7:00pm. Dorothy's funeral Mass will be at St .Joseph's Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11:00AM, followed by internment at St. Joseph's cemetery.