Doramae Tuinstra
August 2, 1946 - October 29, 2021
Doramae Tuinstra, age 75, of Wheatfield, IN passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Doramae was born August 2, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana to Robert and Grace (nee Smit) Hoekstra. She graduated from Illiana High School, Lansing, Class of 1964 and studied music. In 1965, Doramae married Jim Tuinstra in Lansing, Illinois and he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of American Reformed Church. Doramae enjoyed playing the piano, making afghans, knitting, and sewing. Doramae is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Jim Tuinstra; her children: Jeffrey (Heidi) Tuinstra, Wendy (Russ) Kickert, James (Jennifer) Tuinstra; grandchildren: Brooke (AJ) VanKley, Blair (Zachary) Fraley, Ben Kickert, Wyatt Tuinstra, Maddie Tuinstra; 2 great-grandchildren: Eliza & Connor; and brothers: Marv (Ginger) Hoekstra and Robert (Peggy) Hoekstra. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ted Hoekstra. The family will be holding a Private service and she will be interred at DeMotte Cemetery. Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Doramae Tuinstra, age 75, of Wheatfield, IN passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Doramae was born August 2, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana to Robert and Grace (nee Smit) Hoekstra.... View Obituary & Service Information