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Kathryn Doornink Obituary
There will be a funeral service on Tuesday, at 1:00pm, at the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City. Visitation will be after 4:00pm today, with the family present from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at the funeral home.
Kathryn Ann was born on August 27, 1931, in Iowa City, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Paulsen) Freyder. She was raised in Iowa City, where she graduated from the University of Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953. There she was a member of the Tri-Delta Sorority and the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
On December 20, 1952, "Kay" married James Doornink in Iowa City. Since 1956, they have made their home at Orange City, where she had been active in the community, especially the arts.
Survivors include her husband of just over 57 years, Jim; three daughters, Sue (Rod) Postma, of Sheldon; Ann Van Otterloo, of Rochester, Minnesota; and Linda (Terry) Mulder, of Maurice; a son, Bill Doornink, of Spirit Lake; twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the Orange City Arts Council.
You may view the complete obituary and express your sympathy at www.oolman.com.
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