Linda Lou Dooyema Obit

LINDA LOU DOOYEMA, 72, of Magnolia, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1950, in Adrian, to Clarence and Arlene (Bullerman) Von Holtum. Linda married Lorne “Steve” Dooyema on Sept. 12, 1970, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore. The couple lived in various communities in the midwest, including, Marshall, La Crosse, WI, Waukegan, IL, and White Bear Lake before moving to Deerwood. They owned and operated a motel in Deerwood. In 1998, they purchased Aanenson family farm near Magnolia. She was a very active member of several organizations and charity’s. Linda and Lorne were founding members of Safe Home for Children. Linda was also a member of the Deerwood Lakes Lions Club where she received the Melvin Jones Award. She was also instrumental in organizing the Deerwood Summerfest. She enjoyed cooking, baking and especially making greeting cards. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant daughter, Anya. Linda is survived by her husband, Lorne Dooyema, Magnolia; three children, Jeromy (Carrie) Dooyema, Atlanta, GA; Leah Dooyema, Twin Cities; and Matthew (Emily) Dooyema, St. Cloud; three grandchildren, Tyrese, Ellie and Lauren Dooyema; and three brothers, Jerry Von Holtum, Ohio; Larry (Barb) Von Holtum, Magnolia and James (Lori) Von Holtum, Lismore. A Memorial Mass will be Thursday, Oct. 6 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Crosby at 2 p.m. Burial of cremains will be at St. Anthony Cemetery in Lismore at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in her name to the American Cancer Society.