Dorothy Rose Hoekstra

Dorothy Rose Hoekstra, 81, of Winamac, Indiana passed away on May 1, 2018 at her residence. Dorothy was born on June 30, 1936 in Hackensack, New Jersey to Peter R. and Myrtle R. Allen.  A Milford, Indiana resident from 1987 through 2011, she attended Wawasee Community Bible Church. She also attended the Nazarene Church in Winamac for the last several years. Prior to moving to Milford, Dorothy resided in New York, New Jersey, and the east coast area for 51 years.

Dorothy was employed with Vestment Company in sportswear and ladies fashion and modeling.  She was also a certified paralegal.  She enjoyed singing with Albert Miller’s Christian Band, sewing, making crafts and playing the organ.

Dorothy is survived by one son, Thomas (Beverly) Bachota of Winamac; three grandchildren, Hannah Bachota of Osceola, Troy (Synde) Hamman of El Paso, TX, and Brittni (Michael) Lovelace of Chicago; five great grandchildren; one brother, Ronald (Marlene) Allen of Port Jervis, New York; two nieces; two nephews; and one great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gerardo Palaia; husband, Chester Bachota; husband, Charles Hoekstra; and two grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Milford Cemetery on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be given at www.mishlerfhcc.com