ZEBULON - Dorothy L. Tonnesen, 79, died Sunday, April 25, 2010. A  memorial service was held Wednesday, April 28, at Grace Lutheran Church in Raleigh. A graveside service was held Thursday, April 29, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.

Surviving: daughter, Carle of Zebulon; son, Craig of New Jersey; and two grandsons.

She was preceded in death by Gordon T. Tonnesen.

Donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 5010 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.