Geneva "Jenny" Dorsam

Geneva “Jenny” (Lindsey) Dorsam, 84 years young, of French Lick, Indiana entered into eternal rest on March 27th, 2016 at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, Indiana.

She was born on March 30th, 1931 in Norton, Indiana to John Monroe and Sophia Adeline (Weaver) Lindsey.

Jenny married Amos Dorsam on November 10th, 1949 and he preceded her in death on August 8th, 2003.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and (3) Brothers – Hilbert “Hib”, Chester “Chig” and John Lindsey.

Jenny enjoyed going to church on Sunday and had most recently attended the Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and family as much as possible.

She was a beautician, the owner and operator of the Sun Shack, owned numerous rental properties and helped her husband Amos with the farm work. Jenny graduated with the French Lick High School Class of 1949 and was a member of the French Lick – West Baden Museum, formerly the French Lick – West Baden Historical Society.


She is survived by:

(3) Daughters Diana Vertin (Pete) French Lick, Indiana
Toni Dorsam French Lick, Indiana
Gina Webster (Hugh) French Lick, Indiana

(1)Brother Ben Lindsey (Jan) French Lick, Indiana

(7) Grandchildren (7) Great-Grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews who had a special place in her heart.


A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel, French Lick, Indiana.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service.

Cremation was chosen and a private burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in memory of Jenny to the French Lick – West Baden Museum, 469 South Maple Street #103, French Lick, Indiana, or to the Cane Creek Cemetery Fund, 4932 South County Road 1175 West, French Lick, Indiana 47432 or to the Springs Valley Meadows Activities Fund, 457 South State Road 145, French Lick, Indiana 47432.

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, 9640 W. State Rd. 56, French Lick, Indiana. 47432. Condolences may be made on our Facebook page at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home or at our website – www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.