Dorothy Venhuizen, 91, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.
Dorothy was born November 12, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to Peter and Ella (Buikema) VanDyke. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. She married Frederick T. Venhuizen on May 14, 1952, in Morrison. He died February 15, 1997. Dorothy was employed at General Electric and Climco Coils in Morrison. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. Dorothy enjoyed fishing with her husband, Fred. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities. She cherished spending time with her family, especially their annual fishing trip to Mogasheen, WI. She loved to travel, spending winters at Anna Marie Island, FL, where she loved to spend time at Disney World.
Survivors include her daughter, Marsha (Jesse) Habben of Morrison; sons, Mark (Melinda) Venhuizen of Ellerbe, NC, and Gary (Penny) Venhuizen of Mercer, WI; five grandchildren, Stacey (Leo) Pins, Kelly (Josh) Albrecht, Jennifer Venhuizen, Ashley Vanhuizen, and Kristina (Toby) Espinoza; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Debbie (Allen) Huizenga of Morrison.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred; grandson, Corey J. Ottens; sisters, June Melsness, Phyllis Meiners, and Mary Boswell; brother, Bob VanDyke.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established.