Myrtle Dritlein, 97, of Ontario passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta.
Myrtle was born in Chicago on Aug. 25, 1915, to William and Ebba (Zebitz) Brettner. She married Edward Dritlein. Myrtle worked as a cook at high school. She knew her way around the kitchen, and many will miss her special treats she would make.
Myrtle is survived by her children, Ronald (Julie) Dritlein of Ontario; her grandchildren, Ronald Jr. and Kevin (Linda) Dritlein; five great-grandchildren, Ronald III, Courtney, Meagan, Daniel and Julia; a brother, Robert Brettner; three sisters, Lorraine (Bud) Follansbee, Evelyn Applequist, and Eleanor Workman; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband Edward; her parents; a granddaughter, Denise Kohn; and her brothers, Elmer, William and Paul Brettner.
The Torkelson Funeral Home in Ontario is assisting the family with private funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
