Dorothy Louise

Schmidt

A funeral service for Dorothy Louise Schmidt, 86, of Chickasha, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, in the Plainview Mennonite Church.

Dorothy Louise (Jantz) Schmidt was born December 22, 1939, in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Harry Jantz and Elizabeth Ann (Redger) Jantz. She passed from this life on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Dorothy grew up in Chickasha and married Herbert Schmidt on November 13, 1960. They were lifetime members of the Church of God in Christ Mennonite.

She was preceded in death by both parents, husband Herbert, granddaughter Kimberly Joan Schmidt, great-grandson Easton Tyler Schmidt, and brothers Clifford, Raymond, and Donald Jantz.

Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her children DeVern and Shilly Schmidt of Helena, Denise and Thomas Smith of Chickasha; Dwain and Felecia Schmidt of Verden, and Johnny and Lisa Schmidt of Verden; sisters Shirlene Zeiset of Chickasha, Phyllis Jantz and Bonita Jantz of Verden; 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; and other extended family and friends.

Viewing for Dorothy will be held at Ferguson Funeral Home on Sunday, November 14th from 2pm until 4pm.

Interment will be in Plainview Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.