Dorein J. Hamilton

June 22, 1936 - December 02, 2024

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LODI - Dorein J. Hamilton, age 88, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Koselig House of DeForest.

She was born on June 22, 1936, in Rio, WI, the daughter of Willard and Lillian (Stratton) Johnson.

Dorein graduated from Rio High School in 1954. On April 9, 1955, she married Merwyn Hamilton, and together, they started farming in the Rio area before moving to Lodi in 1958. She then began her career with ABS as a keypunch operator until her retirement.

Dorein had a variety of interests including snowmobiling and watching the Packers and Brewers. But mostly spending time with family, supporting her grandkids playing their favorite sports.

Dorein is survived by her children, Michael (Jacki) Hamilton, Marc (Debbie) Hamilton, Dianne Hamilton, and Randall (Jennifer Mackey) Hamilton; her brothers-in-law, Robert Lewis, George (Susan) Hamilton, and William (Karen) Hamilton. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Jesse (Laura) Hamilton, Joshua (Katie) Hamilton, Jenna Hamilton, Ivy Hamilton, Samuel Hamilton, Maxwell Hamilton, Nathan (Becky) Morter, Holly Ternes, Andrew Morter, Alyssa (Carter) Jorgensen, Ashley (Clint) Kempfer, Amanda (Jeff) Dye, Maggy Hamilton, Samantha Motz, Nikki Glowacki, and Joe Glowacki; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, as well as many nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Merwyn in 2023; her parents; two sisters, Delores (Alton) Bernander, and Donna Lewis.

Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 157 S. Main St. from 5 pm to 7 pm, Monday, December 9, 2024. Private family burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

A special thank you to Agrace Hospice, Koselig House and her granddaughter, Holly for her daily visits and loving care of Dorein.

For more information and online condolences please visit www.gundersonfh.com

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Funeral & Cremation Care

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(608) 592-3201

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Thom Dye

Other • 2 years ago

I know you touched the hearts of everyone around you.

Anonymous

Other • 2 years ago

Thinking of you all, peace to Dorein and your family.

Debbie

Other • 1 year ago

I miss the months we were fortunate to have you living with us! I’m delighted & smile everytime I think of you Dorein. 🥲 You warmed our hearts when you proudly showed me “I found ice cream!” Chocolate Ice cream I didn’t know we even had! I was thankful Max got up when he heard your walker wheels off and running across the wood floor. You popped out of bed in the middle of the night full of energy & smiles. Max cherished the time the 2 of you had together eating ice cream in the middle of the night-i wish I could be a fraction of the woman you were! Even an actress! Playing Euchre shuffling the cards like a casino dealer! I’m sorry you lost your twins - I can’t imagine the heartache. I wish you could have stayed longer i. This world-you made it a BETTER place for everyone that knew you even for a moment. You even faked a stomach ache when you didn’t want to go to the Dr. you may have had a lapse in memory - but some memories are better off forgotten. I hope I never forget you-you still make me smile & max talks has you & Merwyn’s photos on his TV-great memories! Thanks Dorein-I loved you so much!