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

Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201

Dorein J. Hamilton

June 22, 1936 - December 02, 2024

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